Quinoa Tabbouleh Recipe
A refreshing and healthy quinoa tabbouleh salad, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup parsley finely chopped
- ½ cup mint finely chopped
- 1 cup tomatoes diced
- ½ cup cucumber diced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
2. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
3. Remove from heat and let quinoa cool.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled quinoa, parsley, mint, tomatoes, and cucumber.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
6. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
7. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
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