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Lemon Scented Quinoa Salad

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
1 can garbanzo beans, or dried equivalent
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped

*Tahini Dressing:*
1 garlic clove, smashed and chopped
1/4 cup tahini
Zest of one lemon
scant 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons hot water
scant 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt



Recipe

Rinse the quinoa in a fine-meshed strainer. In a medium saucepan heat the
quinoa and water until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer until water is
absorbed and quinoa fluffs up, about 15 minutes. Quinoa is done when you can
see the curlique in each grain, and it is tender with a bit of pop to each
bite. Drain any extra water and set aside.

While the quinoa is cooking make the dressing. Whisk together the garlic,
tahini, lemon zest and juice, and olive oil. Add the hot water to thin a bit
and then the salt.

Toss the cooked quinoa, beans, cilantro, red onion, and half of the
dressing. Add more dressing if you like and season with more salt to taste.
Serve garnished with a bit of cilantro.

*Serves 4.*