Lemon Quinoa with Chickpeas

Lemon Quinoa with Chickpeas

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
• 1 pint (2 cups) grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves or cilantro, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Coarse salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:
 
Cook quinoa according to package directions. Place cooked quinoa in a large mixing bowl; cool slightly. Stir in chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers and basil. For lemon dressing, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; stir to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Can be served immediately or covered and chilled for several hours. Store in refrigerator.

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