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Quinoa Tabbouleh Recipe

A refreshing and healthy quinoa tabbouleh salad.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

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 red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. 3. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  4. 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  5. 5. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
  6. 6. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegetarian
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