Quinoa Tabouli Recipe

Name: Quinoa Tabouli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Quinoa; 2 cups Water; 3/4 cup Chopped Parsley; 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Basil; 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Mint; 1/2 cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice; 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 Cucumber, Peeled, Seeded and Chopped; 1-2 Medium Heirloom Tomatoes, Seeded and Chopped; 2-4 Cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/2 cup Red Onion, Finely Minced; 1/4 cup Scallions, Finely Minced; Sea Salt (to taste); Ground Pepper (to taste)

Servings: persons

1 cup Quinoa
2 cups Water
3/4 cup Chopped Parsley
1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Basil
2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Mint
1/2 cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Cucumber, Peeled, Seeded and Chopped
1-2 Medium Heirloom Tomatoes, Seeded and Chopped
2-4 Cloves Garlic, Minced
1/2 cup Red Onion, Finely Minced
1/4 cup Scallions, Finely Minced
Sea Salt (to taste)
Ground Pepper (to taste)

1
Bring water to a boil in 1-2 quart saucepan.
2
Stir in quinoa and return to a boil, then turn down to medium and cook, covered for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep quinoa from scorching.
3
Remove from heat, stir in the minced garlic and onion, fluff with fork and allow to sit, covered for 15 minutes.
4
Allow quinoa to cool to room temperature, fluffing occasionally with fork.
5
Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and gently stir in herbs and vegetables.
6
In a separate bowl, whisk lemon juice briskly while slowly drizzling in olive oil. Pour over tabouli and stir gently to combine completely.
7
Add sea salt and pepper to taste, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld. Quinoa is best served at room temperature, but it's delicious cold, too.

256

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Quinoa, 2 cups Water, 3/4 cup Chopped Parsley, 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Basil, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quinoa Tabouli

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