Quinoa Tabbouleh

Quinoa is a wonderfully versatile “grain” that can be used as the base to a variety of ingredients. And though it looks and tastes like a grain, it is actually a leafy green that falls somewhere between spinach and swiss chard – really! One of our favorite Raleigh restaurants is Neomonde, a Lebanese cafe that serves tabbouleh, among other Mediterranean fare.

This healthy tabbouleh salad (though not Neomonde’s) is one you can easily make at home and tastes great.

Quinoa Tabbouleh

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 bunch curly parsley, chopped
• 1 small tomato, chopped
• 1 cup chopped English cucumber
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Preparation

• 1. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Transfer to a bowl to cool slightly.
• 2. Mix remaining ingredients in a large serving bowl. Add quinoa and stir gently to combine. Serve with grilled lamb or beef kebabs, if you like.
• Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Recipe via Sunset

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** Image Credits: Michelle Smith

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