Sprouted Quinoa with Garbanzo Beans and Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1 cup Organic Sprouted Quinoa
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups filtered water
- 1 cup cooked organic sprouted garbanzo beans (or canned, rinsed)
- 1 organic tomato, chopped
- 1 organic clove garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons organic lime juice
- 2 tablespoons organic olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Chopped Fresh Organic Parsley
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Instructions
- Bring the sprouted quinoa, salt, and water to a boil in a saucepan (no need to rinse sprouted quinoa). Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20-25 minutes.
- Stir in the garbanzo beans, tomatoes, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil. Season with cumin, additional salt (optional), and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley to serve.
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Refreshing Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked organic sprouted quinoa
- 2 cups filtered water
- 1 1/2 cups cooked organic sprouted garbanzo beans or 1 15- ounce can organic garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium organic cucumber, seeded and chopped
- 1 medium organic red or orange bell pepper, chopped
- 3/4 cup organic red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup organic olive oil
- 1/4 cup organic lemon juice 2 large lemons
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves organic garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Celtic salt
- ground black pepper to taste
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- 1. Combine the rinsed quinoa and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then decrease heat to low. Cook until the quinoa has absorbed all the water. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
- In a large bowl combine the garbanzo beans, cucumber, bell pepper, onion and parsley. Set aside.
- In a small bowl combine the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic and salt. Whisk until blended. Set aside.
- Once quinoa has cooled add it to the large bowl and drizzle the dressing on top. Toss until thoroughly combined. Season with pepper. For best flavor let salad rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Stores well in refrigerator up to 4 days.
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