Lemon Quinoa Chickpea Salad - Easy Vegan Meal Plan

Ingredients

• 1 cup(s) quinoa (uncooked)
• 1 3/4 cup(s) water
• 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
• 1 14oz can(s) chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 1 carrots (peeled and chopped)
• 1 cucumber (quartered & sliced)
• 5 green onions (sliced)
• 1 yellow bell pepper (diced)
• 1 cup(s) grape or cherry tomatoes (halved )
• 1/2 cup(s) fresh parsley (roughly chopped)
• 2 lemons (juiced)
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes
• salt & pepper (to taste)
• 1 avocados (sliced (optional))