Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Black Beans
Dive into a bowl of vibrant goodness with our Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Black Beans. It is a simple recipe that will have your taste buds dancing in delight! The nutty essence of perfectly cooked quinoa mingles with the hearty, protein-packed chickpeas and black beans, creating a foundation that's both nourishing and satisfying.
Servings 4
Calories 319kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cup vegetable broth
- ⅔ cup quinoa
- 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 onion diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ cups chickpeas garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
Instructions
- In a medium to large pot, heat 1 teaspoon of oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion and stir for a few minutes, until soft and fragrant.
- Rinse the quinoa in a sieve then add it to the pot. Pour vegetable broth over everything and add the cumin, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Bring to a soft boil then turn heat to low. Let it sit for 20-25 minutes, until all of the water is absorbed and the quinoa is cooked.
- Add the black beans and chickpeas and stir to incorporate until everything is heated.
- Serve either hot or cold and top with avocado!
Nutrition
Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 616mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 3.3mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 4.8mg