Amaranth Tabbouleh with Chickpeas

Name: Amaranth Tabbouleh with Chickpeas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 1/8 cups water; 3/4 cup uncooked amaranth; 1 large cucumber (with seeds and pulp removed); 1 cup curly parsley (chopped); 1 cup red onion (finely diced, about 1/2 medium onion); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 1/3 cup fresh mint (chopped); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp fine sea salt (plus more to taste); 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed); 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice (or 1 medium lemon)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:30min

This gluten-free version of the classic Middle Eastern side dish includes chickpeas, adding a hearty element if you'd like to use it as a plant-based main dish.

Updated at: Mon, 26 Jan 2026 02:02:31 GMT