Quinoa Tabbouleh

Added by Fillylourecipes Source: bon appetit

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped, seeded cucumber
  • 1/2 cup chopped, seeded tomato
  • 1/4 cup chopped, fresh mint
  • 8 red or green lettuce leaves

Directions

Whisk oil, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons parsley, and garlic in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.

Bring 1 cup water to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Add quinoa; cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 13 minutes.
Transfer to large bowl; cool.

Add cucumber, tomato, mint, and remaining 1/2 cup parsley to quinoa. Add dressing; toss to coat.

Arrange 2 lettuce leaves on each of 4 plates. Spoon quinoa atop lettuce and serve.

Note

Alternative to wheat based tabbouleh

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