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Grains: Quinoa Tabbouleh

Source of Recipe

turtlemom


Recipe Introduction

"This tabouli recipe is different. Instead of using bulgur like traditional tabouli, this recipe uses quinoa. It is a grain that is available at health food stores. The longer it sits the better it tastes."

List of Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa

1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tomatoes, diced
1 cucumber, diced
2 bunches green onions, diced
2 carrots, grated (you may leave out if you are worried about the extra carbs, but it doesn't add a lot.)
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped


Recipe

1. In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature; fluff with a fork.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, carrots and parsley. Stir in cooled quinoa.

. Makes 4 servings. Each serving has 1/2 cup Quinoa (carb) and free vegetables.

THIS RECIPE ALSO WORKS WITH RICE TOO!