Garbanzo Bean and Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 4 cups

Garbanzo Bean and Quinoa Salad Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa

2 cups water

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans

drained

½ cup dried cranberries

½ cup golden raisins

⅓ cup sliced almonds

¼ cup mint leaves

chopped

¾ teaspoon ground coriander

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed 15 to 20 minutes. Scrape the quinoa into a large bowl and refrigerate until cold.

Step 2

Stir the garbanzo beans cranberries raisins almonds mint coriander cumin and olive oil into the quinoa. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Garbanzo Bean and Quinoa Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 212

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.8g 12%

Carbohydrates: 36.6g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 4.6g 19%

Sugars: 11.1g

Fat: 5.4g 8%

Saturated Fat: 0.5g 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 19.2IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.7mg 6%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 2.2mg 4%

Folate: 26.3mcg 7%

Calcium: 32.6mg 3%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 26.4mg 9%

Potassium: 164.3mg 5%

Sodium: 112.3mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 48.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.