Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Zucchini

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Main Dishes
 
Serving size: 1/4 container
Recipe category: Main Dishes
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Cook time: 
Difficulty: Easy
Calories: 425 (21% DV)
Fat: 22g (34% DV)
Carbohydrates: 47g (16% DV)
Protein: 14g (27% DV)
Ingredients:  Makes 4 servings (1 container)
16  ounces
 
 
3  tablespoons
 
 
3  teaspoons
 
1  teaspoon
 
1  teaspoon
 
1-1/2  cups
 
3/4  cup
 
1  teaspoon
 
 
 
1/4  cup
 
1-1/2  ounces
 

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Directions:  
Drain and rinse chickpeas. Mince garlic cloves. Combine chickpeas, lemon juice, 1 T olive oil and garlic cloves in a large bowl. Set aside.



Heat 1 T olive oil over medium high heat. Add cumin seeds, ½ tsp turmeric and ½ tsp paprika. Stir for one minute. Add water, quinoa and salt. Bring to a simmer then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until the water is absorbed- about 15 minutes.
Slice zucchini. Heat 1 T olive oil in a pan over medium high heat. Add zucchini, ground cumin, ½ tsp turmeric and ½ tsp paprika to the pan. Cook until zucchini until it starts to caramelize- about 7 minutes.
Slice green onions (spring onions) and chop parsley.
Combine zucchini, quinoa, chickpeas, pine nuts, parsley and green onions (spring onions). Enjoy!
Curves Complete Phases 1 and 2: Enjoy as is.Phase 3: Consider serving with feta cheese and/or grilled chicken.
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