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Quinoa Tabbouleh Recipe

A fresh 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 parsley finely chopped
  • ½ cup mint finely chopped
  • 1 cup tomatoes diced
  • ½ cup cucumber diced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

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, and cucumber.
  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 immediately or refrigerate for later.

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: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy, Quinoa, Tabbouleh
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