Jul 14 2026

Embu Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare Quinoa

    Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a pot, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until all water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.

  2. 2

    Prepare Vegetables

    Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the fresh parsley.

  3. 3

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, chickpeas, chopped vegetables, and parsley.

  4. 4

    Dress the Salad

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss to combine.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

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