Quinoa Tabbouleh

Name: Quinoa Tabbouleh
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup water; ¼ teaspoon sea salt; ½ cup quinoa; 2 tomatoes, deseeded and cut into ¼-inch chunks; 1 shallot, minced; 3 bunches flat-leaf parsley leaves and soft stems, sliced thin; 1 bunch fresh mint leaves, sliced thin; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; ½ teaspoon ground allspice; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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This is a gluten-free version of a traditional Middle-Eastern tabbouleh, which is typically made with bulgur wheat. The results with quinoa as a wheat replacement are no less delicious, as the parsley and mint maintain their star status in this salad. This is a great quick and easy lunch to make in advance and enjoy straight from the fridge. It also serves as a flavorful side dish when served along grilled or roasted meats such as beef, chicken, or lamb.

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Mealthy Tip

Substitute quinoa in other recipes using less nutritious grains such as rice. The nutritional profile will be increased and no other grain can compete as far as protein goes since quinoa is a complete protein. Try the different colors of quinoa too. There is white, red, or black. You can also find all three together, in a tri-colored version at Trader Joe's.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 119 calories; 10g fat; 6.5g carbohydrates; 1g protein; 0mg cholesterol; 217mg sodium.

Full nutrition

Amount Per Serving
Calories 119		Calories from Fat 94
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g		16%
	Saturated Fat 1g	7%
	Trans Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g
	Monounsaturated Fat 7.4g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 217mg		9%
Total Carbohydrate 6.5g		2%
	Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
	Sugars 2.6g
Protein 1g

Vitamin A 14%		Vitamin C 20%
Calcium 2%		Iron 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

Tagged:

Salads Quick And Easy Picnic Mediterranean Parsley Sides Stovetop Middle Eastern Quinoa Herbs Fresh Herbs Mint Vegetarian Dairy-free Vegan No Meat Grains

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Jen the Mighty says:

Delicious and so easy to prepare. Quinoa, when done right, is a hit. This is one of those times, and the allspice and cinnamon in the dressing add a really unique touch.

Jessica Scott says:

This tabbouleh with quinoa was really delicious. I served it with pita chips, super simple! I added a little extra salt and lemon for flavor, but other than that this was easy and impressive in regards to the flavors.