Quinoa Tabbouleh Recipe

Name: Quinoa Tabbouleh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups water; Salt to taste; 2 medium-size ripe yellow tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1/4 cup minced red onion; 1/2 cup cooked or canned adzuki beans (optional), rinsed and drained if canned; Leaves from 1 bunch fresh Italian parsley, minced; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
Salt to taste
2 medium-size ripe yellow tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup minced red onion
1/2 cup cooked or canned adzuki beans (optional), rinsed and drained if canned
Leaves from 1 bunch fresh Italian parsley, minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
Wash the quinoa thoroughly to remove any trace of the bitter white coating, then rinse and drain.
2
Bring the water to a boil in a medium-size saucepan.
3
Add salt and the quinoa.
4
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until all the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
5
Blot the quinoa with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
6
Place the quinoa in a large serving bowl and set aside to cool.
7
Add the tomatoes, onion, the adzuki beans, if using, parsley, and cilantro.
8
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper until blended.
9
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
10
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
11
For the best flavor, this salad should be served the day it is made.
12
Serve chilled.

235

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa, 2 cups water, Salt to taste, 2 medium-size ripe yellow tomatoes, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Tabbouleh falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Quinoa Tabbouleh

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