Recipe courtesy of Melissa d'Arabian
Recipe courtesy of Melissa d'Arabian
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Quinoa Tabouli
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- Total: 1 hr 25 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Inactive: 1 hr
- Cook: 10 min
- Yield: Serves 4
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Nutrition Info - Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 195
- Total Fat
- 12 g
- Saturated Fat
- 2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 20 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 4 g
- Sugar
- 2 g
- Protein
- 5 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 257 mg
Tabouli is a fresh herb salad usually made with bulgur wheat. Here I make it with quinoa, a protein-rich seed that "pops" when you bite into it. Quinoa gives this side dish a lot of nutritional bang for your buck. You can also add a few pieces of leftover chicken or pork to turn tabouli into a meal. It also works well as a vegetarian main dish. Tabouli is hearty enough to stand up to rich meats, but the herbs and lemon juice give it a freshness that pairs well with fish and poultry, too. Whether you make it for dinner, a picnic, or a brown-bag lunch, this make-ahead-friendly recipe hits a lot of notes.
- Total: 1 hr 25 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Inactive: 1 hr
- Cook: 10 min
- Yield: Serves 4
-
Nutrition Info - Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 195
- Total Fat
- 12 g
- Saturated Fat
- 2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 20 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 4 g
- Sugar
- 2 g
- Protein
- 5 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 257 mg
Ingredients
Directions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve. Turn it out into a large microwave-safe bowl and add the water. Cover and microwave on high for 9 minutes. Set aside for 2 minutes and then carefully uncover and fluff with a fork. The quinoa should have a tender snap when you bite it - if it doesn't, cover and microwave for up to 1 minute longer.
- Stir the parsley, cilantro, mint, tomatoes, and scallions into the quinoa. Whisk the lemon zest and juice with the olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make a vinaigrette and pour it over the quinoa. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside at room temperature for 1 hour for the flavors to combine before serving.
