Peas and Beans

Peas and Beans Salad

serves 4-6

1/2 cup quinoa

1cup chicken broth

1 bag frozen peas

6 slices of bacon

1 onion, diced 

1 can of chickpeas, drained

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 tablespoon dill, 

1tsp garlic powder

1. Place quinoa and chicken broth in a small sauce pot. On medium low heat, cover and let simmer for 10 minutes, until the grains are translucent on the sides. Set aside.

2. In a skillet on medium high heat, add bacon and onion. do not add oil, or strain oil from bacon.cook until bacon is crispy, and onions are caramelized.

3. Add the peas and the chickpeas until heated through, about 5 minutes.

4. Then add lemon juice, dill and garlic powder, stir in the quinoa. And serve warm or chilled.