Quinoa Tabbouleh

Sanchita Mittal
Sanchita Mittal @sm_thechef
Delhi

#Quinoa
Quinoa is full of health benefits.
Red quinoa provides similar nutritive benefits as other types of quinoa. It is a source of complete protein, containing all the amino acids required by the body. Apart from this it contains B vitamins, dietary fiber, vitamin E, iron, phosphorous, magnesium and zinc.
This is a very delicious and healthy recipe as a side dish or with wedges of pita bread as a light appetizer for any occasion.

Quinoa Tabbouleh

#Quinoa
Quinoa is full of health benefits.
Red quinoa provides similar nutritive benefits as other types of quinoa. It is a source of complete protein, containing all the amino acids required by the body. Apart from this it contains B vitamins, dietary fiber, vitamin E, iron, phosphorous, magnesium and zinc.
This is a very delicious and healthy recipe as a side dish or with wedges of pita bread as a light appetizer for any occasion.

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Ingredients

30 minutes
4 servings
  1. 1 cupuncooked quinoa
  2. 1/2medium onion, chopped
  3. 2medium tomatoes, chopped
  4. 1 tablespoonchopped parsley
  5. 1 teaspoonchopped mint
  6. 2 clovesgarlic, chopped
  7. 1 teaspoongarlic powder
  8. 1small cucumber, chopped
  9. 1 tablespoonolive oil
  10. 2 tablespoonslemon juice or to taste
  11. 1/2 teaspoonSalt
  12. 1/4th teaspoon black pepper
  13. 1 tablespoonfeta cheese, optional

Cooking Instructions

30 minutes
  1. 1

    Wash and rinse the quinoa thoroughly under running water to remove the layer of saponin.

  2. 2

    Now combine it with 2 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a pressure cooker upto just one whistle.

  3. 3

    Switch off the flame and let the pressure release by itself.
    Open the lid and you find the quinoa is fluffy and chewy.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile gather all the ingredients.

  5. 5

    Empty the cooked quinoa into a large bowl and allow it to cool to room temperature.

  6. 6

    Stir in the onions, tomatoes, parsley, mint, and garlic powder into the warm quinoa.

  7. 7

    Pour the olive oil, black pepper powder and lemon juice over the salad and stir to combine.

  8. 8

    Serve at room temperature or cold.

  9. 9

    My tip
    This salad is even better the next day, once the flavors have fully infused into each other

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