Curried Quinoa with Apples and Chickpeas

Vegan + Gluten Free

I copied this recipe from Natural Health Magazine and modified a bit. It's really good if you like curry. Which means my husband won't touch it. Some college roommate/neighbor totally ruined him on anything containing curry. (not naming names, Will and Brian).

I like this because I can eat make it on Monday and then eat it for lunch or snacks for 3-4 days. Oh, and it's much better with granny smith apples.

Curried Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Apples

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 Tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp cumin

Bring all ingredients to a boil and cover, reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.

When cool, toss with:

• 1 green apple, diced
• 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 c diced cilantro
• 2 carrots, shredded
• 1/4 c diced green onions

Mix up and stir in dressing:

• 3 Tbsp EVOO
• 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tsp lime zest
• salt and pepper to taste