Quinoa Tabbouleh

Quinoa Tabbouleh
The recipe Quinoa Tabbouleh is ready in about 45 minutes and is definitely a great gluten free and vegan option for lovers of middl eastern food. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains about 6g of protein, 20g of fat, and a total of 292 calories. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up scallions, quinoa, hothouse cucumber, and a few other things to make it today. It works well as a reasonably priced side dish.

Instructions

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Bring quinoa, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 10 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
3
Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
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Spread out quinoa on a large rimmed baking sheet; let cool.
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Transfer to a large bowl; mix in 1/4 cup dressing. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover remaining dressing and quinoa separately; chill.
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Add cucumber, tomatoes, herbs, and scallions to bowl with quinoa; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Drizzle remaining dressing over.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score100
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