Ingredients for - Lemony Quinoa with Chickpeas and Huckleberries

1. Water 2 cups
2. Quinoa, rinsed and drained 1 cup
3. Sunflower seed kernels ¼ cup
4. Chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed 1 (15 ounce) can
5. Huckleberries 1 cup
6. Carrot, grated finely 1
7. Onion, diced ¼
8. Fresh lemon juice ¼ cup
9. Lemon zest 1 teaspoon
10. Salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Lemony Quinoa with Chickpeas and Huckleberries

1 . Stage

Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is soft and water has been absorbed, about 25 minutes.

2 . Stage

Heat a small skillet over medium heat; toast sunflower kernels in hot skillet until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.

3 . Stage

Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and fluff with a fork; add sunflower kernels, chickpeas, huckleberries, carrot, onion, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Gently stir the salad until thoroughly mixed; season with salt and pepper.