• Basic Information
  • Quinoa Tabouleh is a healthy light lunch, side dish or salad that is gluten free and very nutritional.Serves 6
  • Nutritional Information:
  • The Incas were able to run long long distances at high altitudes because of this powerful seed. Quinoa is gluten-free and easy to digest, it contains all eight amino acids making it a complete protein, has the protein content equivalent to milk, high in vitamins B, and minerals such as iron, zinc, potassium, calcium and vitamin E.
  • Ingredients:
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed2 ¼ cups water1 cucumber, seeded and small dice1 tomato, seeded and small dice1 bunch mint, chiffonade or leaves only rolled up and sliced into thin strips½ bunch parsley, minced2 tablespoons lemon juice3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oilsea salt to taste
  • Preparation:
  • Add rinsed quinoa to boiling water with a pinch of sea salt. Reduce heat to low & simmer covered for 15 – 20 minutes or until grains are fluffy & water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork, cover & let sit for 10 minutes. In the meantime, make the dressing. Combine the lemon juice, olive oil and sea salt to taste. Transfer the quinoa into a large bowl & combine with the cucumber, tomato, onion, herbs and dressing Mix gently & taste, adjusting the lemon juice, olive oil & salt to your taste.Author: Jessica P. Cooper  HHC, AADP, Health Supportive Chef and Nutrition Educator

Author: Richard Terrana