How to Make Quinoa Tabbouleh - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quinoa Tabbouleh is a modern twist on the traditional Middle Eastern salad, which is typically made with bulgur wheat. This refreshing and nutritious dish is packed with fresh ingredients and flavors, making it a perfect side dish or light meal for any occasion.

Quinoa, a gluten-free grain, has gained popularity in recent years due to its high protein and fiber content. Combined with the classic tabbouleh ingredients of parsley, mint, tomatoes, and cucumbers, quinoa tabbouleh is a pow...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 3 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 2 bunches green onions, diced
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature; fluff with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine olive oil, sea salt, lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, carrots and parsley. Stir in cooled quinoa.
  • Nutrition

    354 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 325mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 63mg
    • Calcium: 134mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 805mg