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Prep Time:20 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:2Yield:5 cupsJump to Nutrition Facts
Prep Time:20 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:2Yield:5 cups
Prep Time:20 mins
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:2
Servings:
2
Yield:5 cups
Yield:
5 cups
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Ingredients
⅔cupwater
⅓cupquinoa
¼teaspoonkosher salt or other coarse salt
1clovegarlic, crushed and peeled
2teaspoonsgrated lemon zest
3tablespoonslemon juice
3tablespoonsolive oil
¼teaspoonground pepper
1cuprinsed no-salt-added canned chickpeas
1mediumcarrot, shredded (1/2 cup)
½avocado, diced
DirectionsBring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Use a fork to fluff and separate the grains; let cool for 5 minutes.Meanwhile, sprinkle salt over garlic on a cutting board. Mash the garlic with the side of a spoon until a paste forms. Scrape into a medium bowl. Whisk in lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, and pepper. Transfer 3 Tbsp. of the dressing to a small bowl and set aside.Add chickpeas, carrot, and avocado to the bowl with the remaining dressing; gently toss to combine. Let stand for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Add the quinoa and gently toss to coat.Place greens in a large bowl and toss with the reserved 3 Tbsp. dressing. Divide the greens between 2 plates and top with the quinoa mixture.TipsTo make ahead: Prepare quinoa (Step 1) and refrigerate for up to 2 days.Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Fall 2019
Directions
Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Use a fork to fluff and separate the grains; let cool for 5 minutes.Meanwhile, sprinkle salt over garlic on a cutting board. Mash the garlic with the side of a spoon until a paste forms. Scrape into a medium bowl. Whisk in lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, and pepper. Transfer 3 Tbsp. of the dressing to a small bowl and set aside.Add chickpeas, carrot, and avocado to the bowl with the remaining dressing; gently toss to combine. Let stand for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Add the quinoa and gently toss to coat.Place greens in a large bowl and toss with the reserved 3 Tbsp. dressing. Divide the greens between 2 plates and top with the quinoa mixture.TipsTo make ahead: Prepare quinoa (Step 1) and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Use a fork to fluff and separate the grains; let cool for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, sprinkle salt over garlic on a cutting board. Mash the garlic with the side of a spoon until a paste forms. Scrape into a medium bowl. Whisk in lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, and pepper. Transfer 3 Tbsp. of the dressing to a small bowl and set aside.
Add chickpeas, carrot, and avocado to the bowl with the remaining dressing; gently toss to combine. Let stand for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Add the quinoa and gently toss to coat.
Place greens in a large bowl and toss with the reserved 3 Tbsp. dressing. Divide the greens between 2 plates and top with the quinoa mixture.
Tips
To make ahead: Prepare quinoa (Step 1) and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Fall 2019
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)501Calories32gFat47gCarbs12gProtein
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