Quinoa Tabouli

Name: Quinoa Tabouli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 cup parsley, chopped (about one bunch); 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 1 tomatoes, chopped; 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chiffonade; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup kalamata olive, sliced (optional); 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional); kosher salt; pepper

Submitted by Motley Oklahoman

"Quinoa adds a chewy texture and greater nutritional benefits than bulger."

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photo by Motley Oklahoman

Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 cup quinoa
1 ¹⁄₂ cups water
1 cup parsley, chopped (about one bunch)
¹⁄₂ cup onion, chopped
1 tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chiffonade
¹⁄₄ cup lemon juice
¹⁄₂ cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
¹⁄₄ cup kalamata olive, sliced (optional)
¹⁄₄ cup feta cheese (optional)
kosher salt
pepper

directions

Simmer quinoa in water for 12-15 minutes. Allow to cool.
Place quinoa, parsley, onion, tomato, and mint in a mixing bowl and toss together lightly. Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil and garlic. Pour over salad and mix throughly. Chill for an hour or more to allow flavours to blend.
Garnish with olives and feta cheese, if desired.