I love this side veggie dish. Goes really well with marinated and grilled chicken breasts. I am also so crazy about Quinoa and here it works really well in place of rice for added protein and less carbs.
Courgette and Quinoa Salad
350gr ( 1 pack) courgettes,washed and sliced
½ cup Quinoa
2T Olive Oil
1 tsp Cumin
400gr tin Chickpeas,rinsed and drained
3 T olive oil
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 spring onions finely chopped
Handful of chopped parsley
1.Add the Quinoa to a pot add 1 cup of water and bring to the boil over a low heat and then simmer for 10 mins or until all the water is absorbed. Replace the lid and set aside
2.Heat the olive oil in a large pan add the cumin,stirring til fragrant. Add the courgettes and cook til bright green.
3.Replace the pan over a medium heat and then add the chickpeas,quinoa,olive oil,lemon juice,spring onions,parsley. Toss Well.
