Serves: 4 | Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 20 mins
Ingredients
3 medium tomatoes, diced
2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
3 cups parsley, chopped
½ red onion, diced
2 spring onions, diced
½ lemon, juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Pepper, to taste
Sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tsp garlic
1 tap ginger
2 tbsp water
Methods
Heat quinoa in a saucepan with 2 cups of water over medium heat. Bring to the boil and then simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, strain excess water and set aside.
Place the diced tomatoes, chopped parsley, red onion and spring onions into a large bowl. Add in the cool quinoa and toss to combine.
Add lemon juice, olive oil and pepper to taste.
Nutritional Benefits of Quinoa Tabouli
Quinoa is often referred to as a ‘pseudo-grain’ as it is cooked and eaten as a grain however it is actually a seed.
Quinoa contains all 8 essential amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. Quinoa contains approximately double the amount of protein of rice.
Quinoa is a low GI carbohydrate. This means that the carbs in quinoa are digested and absorbed more slowly helping to keep you fuller for longer and more satisfied after the meal.
Notes
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