Quinoa Power Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 15 oz chickpeas, canned
• 1 cucumber
• 1½ cups cherry tomatoes
• ½ red onion
• 2 avocado (optional)
• ¼ cup fresh parsley (optional)
• 1 lemon
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Steps

1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
2. While quinoa cooks, drain and rinse chickpeas. Dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice red onion.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of one lemon, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
5. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine.
6. Divide the power bowl among four serving bowls. Garnish with sliced avocado and fresh parsley, if desired.