Tabbouleh Recipe Quinoa
I ve also added in spinach for an extra pop of nutrition.
Tabbouleh recipe quinoa. I ll make this one again. Unlike traditional tabbouleh this version is high in protein and fiber with the use of whole grain quinoa. Reduce heat to medium low cover and simmer until quinoa is tender about 10 minutes. This is a great recipe and a nice twist on traditional bulgar tabbouleh.
Tabbouleh or tabouli is a super fresh herby salad from the middle east. Years and wanted to share with you one side dish that freshens. For a complete meal add seasoned ground chicken or turkey breast for a fresh and hearty salad. Jump to recipe.
This gluten free and vegan recipe is the perfect make ahead side and also works great for a light lunch. My recipe for this tabbouleh with quinoa feta is absolutely delicious as a light summer lunch or as an accompaniment to barbecued meat. Spurred on by the gorgeous weather this week i wanted to try out a fresh and vibrant grain recipe for lunch. Quinoa tabbouleh is a fun spin on a classic tabbouleh salad.
My tabbouleh recipe is chock full with flavors of mint lemon and garlic. I ve swapped out traditional tabbouleh for quinoa which makes this dish gluten free and adds a kick of protein. Quinoa is my new favorite food. I used half the olive oil to lower the calorie count a little.
I am ashamed to say i have never made tabbouleh before despite always reaching for this first at a salad bar. Bring quinoa 1 2 tsp. The quinoa fills you up and nurtures well and the cucumber and tomatoes elevates it to a super fresh salad. Salt and 1 1 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
Helpful 49 starlazero rating. For those with special diets i ve included low. Authentic tabbouleh has more parsley and mint than grain so this quinoa tabbouleh salad that i adapted from fine cooking magazine is more of a tabbouleh like salad and it was definitely very tasty. Bring quinoa 1 2 teaspoon salt and 1 1 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
Perfect for a lunch light dinner or side dish this quinoa tabbouleh is nutritionally balanced and full of bright flavors. I ve had a kick on middle eastern food lately uhem read. The quinoa gives it a very nice texture and the addition of shredded carrots gives it some sweetness which complements the lemony tang.