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Quinoa Tabbouleh Recipe

A refreshing and healthy quinoa tabbouleh salad, perfect for a light meal 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 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 to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 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, parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  5. 5. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss to combine.
  6. 6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Gluten-Free, Healthy, Vegetarian
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