We're having a playdate tomorrow with some friends from work and their boys (ages 2 and 6 months) and both of my friends are vegetarians. This gives me a perfect excuse to try a recipe that I've been wanting to try, but that my chickpea-hating husband made sounds of disgust at. I think it will be delicious -- it has tons of my favorite ingredients in it.
Lemon Quinoa Cilantro Chickpea Salad
1/2 c. dry quinoa
2 c. vegetable broth or water
2 c. spinach
1 bunch cilantro
1/4 c. onion
2 cloves garlic
1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed
1 c. cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2 avocados, diced
Dressing:
Juice of two lemons
zest of one lemon
2 tsp dijon mustard
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp agave nectar (I'm planning to use honey)
1/2 tsp cumin
salt and pepper to taste
Cook quinoa according to directions and cool.
Process spinach, cilantro, onion and garlic in food processor until finely chopped. Add to a bow with quinoa and garbanzo beans.
Whisk together the dressing ingredients. Add to salad and toss. Mix in tomatoes and avocado. Let sit in fridge for 10-15 minutes and serve.
I'll update tomorrow on how the salad goes over!
UPDATE:
The salad was a hit! Both friends took home leftovers because they liked it so much, and I think I can convince Brian to eat it tonight even. Yummy, bright flavors -- I'll be making it again!
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