"I got this recipe from my dear friend Jackie, and have been absolutely hooked on it since!..."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup quinoa
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1 1/2 cups water
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1 teaspoon garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
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1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded & diced small
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1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
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1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
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1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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1/2 cup golden raisin
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2/3 cup almonds or 2/3 cup hazelnuts, toasted & chopped
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1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
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1/4 cup carrot, grated
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper