Curried Quinoa and Chickpeas

Ingredients
1-1/2 C. water
1/2 C. orange juice
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas
2 med tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 med sweet red pepper, julienned
1 C. quinoa, rinsed
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 C. raisins
1 t. curry powder
1/2 C. minced fresh cilantro
Directions
In a large saucepan, bring water and orange juice to a boil.  Stir in chickpeas, tomatoes, red pepper, quinoa, onion, raisins and curry.  Return to a boil.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.  Remove from heat; fluff with a fork.  Sprinkle with cilantro.

Serving size: 1-1/2 C. 
355 calories, 5g fat, 155mg sodium, 70g carbs, 9g fiber, 12g protein
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