Quinoa with Chickpeas and Tomatoes

What You'll Need

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

How to Make It

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