Lemony Quinoa with Chickpeas and Huckleberries Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Lemony Quinoa with Chickpeas and Huckleberries Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups water

1 cup quinoa

rinsed and drained

¼ cup sunflower seed kernels

1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans)

drained and rinsed

1 cup huckleberries

1 carrot

grated finely

¼ onion

diced

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until quinoa is soft and water has been absorbed about 25 minutes.

Step 2

Heat a small skillet over medium heat; toast sunflower kernels in hot skillet until fragrant 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 3

Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and fluff with a fork; add sunflower kernels chickpeas huckleberries carrot onion lemon juice and lemon zest. Gently stir the salad until thoroughly mixed; season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Lemony Quinoa with Chickpeas and Huckleberries Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 220.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8g 16%

Carbohydrates: 36.5g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 5.8g 23%

Sugars: 4.3g

Fat: 5.5g 8%

Saturated Fat: 0.5g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 2050.5IU 41%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.6mg 20%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 30%

Vitamin C: 11.7mg 19%

Folate: 104mcg 26%

Calcium: 44.1mg 4%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 93.9mg 34%

Potassium: 367.1mg 10%

Sodium: 154.2mg 6%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 23%

Calories From Fat: 49.3

*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.