Roasted Peppers Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas

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Venelina Dove M.D.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 large bowls
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Ingredients

  • cup (60 g) dry quinoa
  • cup (160 ml) water
  • 1 cup (150 g) canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 5 (300 g) roasted peppers chopped
  • bunch parsley chopped

For the Dressing

  • 1 tbsp (15 g) tahini
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ tsp Himalayan salt pressed
  • pinch of black pepper
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Instructions

  • Place quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Once it starts boiling, cover with a lid, reduce the heat and let simmer for 10-12 minutes. When it is ready, let it cool for a while.
  • Meanwhile, put all ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl and whisk until creamy.
  • In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, chopped roasted peppers, and parsley. Pour the dressing over the salad, give it a toss and enjoy!
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Notes

  • You can cook the quinoa in advance or use leftover quinoa and assemble the salad quickly.
  • I used frozen roasted peppers, you can also use peppers from a jar or can, packed in water (not oil).

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