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Quinoa Tabbouleh Recipe

A refreshing and healthy quinoa tabbouleh recipe, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
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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 cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup mint leaves chopped
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons 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 the water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
  3. 3. Remove from heat and let it cool.
  4. 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, and mint leaves.
  5. 5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  6. 6. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
  7. 7. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegetarian
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