1 1/2cupssprouted organic garbanzo beans, cooked(or 1 can organic, rinsed and drained)
1tablespoongood olive oil
1/2teaspoon sea salt
1/2teaspoonsmoked paprika
1/2teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoonturmeric
1/2teaspoonoregano
1organic red bell pepper, thinly sliced(can use a roasted red pepper if fresh not available)
2tablespoonsgood olive oil
1/2teaspoon eachSea salt and pepper
1/2teaspoon paprika
1/4cupfresh organic cilantro, chopped
1cupfresh organic mixed greens of choice
1organic avocado, sliced
1tablespoonsprouted organic sesame seeds
Instructions
Bring 2 cups of filtered water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and keep covered 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Toss garbanzo beans, oil and spices in a bowl until beans are well coated. Bake them on a baking sheet lined with parchment for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil, cilantro, pepper, salt and paprika in a blender and mix on high until smooth.
In 2 salad or soup bowls, arrange quinoa, greens, avocado, bell pepper and garbanzo beans. Drizzle the cilantro sauce over everything. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Enjoy!