Cucumber Sandwich

"This delicious recipe was presented to me by a vegan friend. The lime juice gives the quinoa a fresh flavor that can't be beat!"

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Ingredients :

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 1 cup canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoon lime juice
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

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Directions :

• Prep         : 20 m
• Cook       : 20 m
• Ready In : 40 m

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1. Place the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer, and rinse under cold, running water until the water no longer foams. bring the quinoa, salt, and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
2. Once done, stir in the garbanzo beans, tomatoes, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley to serve.

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Nutrition Facts :

Nutritional Information

Quinoa with Chickpeas and Tomatoes

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 185

% Daily Value *

Total Fat: 5.4g8 %

Saturated Fat: 0.0g

Cholesterol: 0mg0 %

Sodium: 176mg7 %

Potassium: 142mg4 %

Total Carbohydrates: 28.8g9 %

Dietary Fiber: 4.5g18 %

Protein: 6g12 %

Sugars: 1g

Vitamin A: 230IU

Vitamin C: 7mg

Calcium: 19mg

Iron: 1mg

Thiamin: 0mg

Niacin: 1mg

Vitamin B6: 0mg

Magnesium: 16mg

Folate: 31mcg

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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