Lemon-scented Quinoa Salad

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Lemon-scented Quinoa Salad

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
1 can garbanzo beans, or dried equivalent
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
Tahini Dressing:
1 garlic clove, smashed and chopped
1/4 cup tahini
Zest of one lemon
scant 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons hot water
scant 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
Rinse the quinoa in a fine-meshed strainer. In a medium saucepan heat the
quinoa and water until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer until water is absorbed
and quinoa fluffs up, about 15 minutes. Quinoa is done when you can see the
curlique in each grain, and it is tender with a bit of pop to each bite. Drain
any extra water and set aside.
While the quinoa is cooking make the dressing. Whisk together the garlic,
tahini, lemon zest and juice, and olive oil. Add the hot water to thin a bit and
then the salt.
Toss the cooked quinoa, beans, cilantro, red onion, and half of the dressing.
Add more dressing if you like and season with more salt to taste. Serve
garnished with a bit of cilantro.
Serves 4.