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Garbanzo Bean and Quinoa Salad Recipe

Posted on 06. Jun, 2009 by admin in Uncategorized

“This salad uses quinoa, which gives a nice texture and mild nutty flavor to the dish. Best served chilled, this salad is wonderful for picnics.”

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 cup quinoa
* 2 cups water
* 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
* 1/2 cup dried cranberries
* 1/2 cup golden raisins
* 1/3 cup sliced almonds
* 1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped
* 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
* salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

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

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