Toasted Quinoa Tabbouleh Recipe

Name: Toasted Quinoa Tabbouleh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups quinoa; 1 3/4 tsp. fine sea salt, divided; ⅓ cup olive oil; 3/4 cup lemon juice (from 4 small lemons); 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.); 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups diced tomatoes or quartered cherry tomatoes; 1 1/2 cups parsley, chopped; 3 unpeeled Persian cucumbers, diced (113 cups); 4 green onions, thinly sliced (1 cup); 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups quinoa
1 3/4 tsp. fine sea salt, divided
⅓ cup olive oil
3/4 cup lemon juice (from 4 small lemons)
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 cups diced tomatoes or quartered cherry tomatoes
1 1/2 cups parsley, chopped
3 unpeeled Persian cucumbers, diced (113 cups)
4 green onions, thinly sliced (1 cup)
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

1
Rinse quinoa in fine mesh strainer under cool running water.
2
Drain.
3
Heat large skillet over medium heat.
4
Add quinoa, and toast 10 minutes, or until moisture evaporates and quinoa is fragrant and golden, stirring constantly with flat-tipped spoon or rice paddle.
5
Bring 21/2 cups water to boil in saucepan.
6
Add 1/4 tsp.
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salt, then add quinoa.
8
Return to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover pan, and simmer 20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed.
9
Fluff quinoa with a fork, and transfer to large bowl to cool.
10
Meanwhile, whisk together oil, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, and remaining 1 1/2 tsp.
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salt in small bowl.
12
Stir tomatoes, parsley, cucumbers, green onions, and mint into cooled quinoa.
13
Pour dressing over top, and toss to coat.
14
Serve at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate until salad is cold.

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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 1/2 cups quinoa, 1 3/4 tsp. fine sea salt, divided, ⅓ cup olive oil, 3/4 cup lemon juice (from 4 small lemons), and more.

Yes, Toasted 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.

Toasted Quinoa Tabbouleh

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