Easy Amaranth Tabbouleh

Gluten-free, Vegan, Serves 4

Ingredients

1 ½ cups water

½ cup amaranth, uncooked

2 cups cucumber, diced

½ cup red onion, finely chopped

½ cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped

¼ cup pine nuts, toasted

1 lemon

½ cup chickpeas, drained

Savoury yeast flakes

½ diced tomato

Method

1. Bring water and amaranth to the boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat, cover and let simmer for 20 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, combine cucumber, onion, tomato, parsley, pine nuts, the juice of 1 lemon, chickpeas and a generous sprinkle of savoury yeast flakes in large bowl.

3. Drain and rinse amaranth under cold water once cooked. Add to the large bowl and toss to combine well. Add a sprinkle of salt flakes and pepper and enjoy!