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Quinoa Tabbouleh Recipe

This Quinoa Tabbouleh Recipe is a deliciously healthy twist on a classic!  Gluten-free and vegan, it makes a great side dish or light lunch.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Healthy, Quinoa
Keyword tabbouleh
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 185kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 cups spinach or Power Greens Blend
  • ½ cup fresh mint
  • ½ cup fresh parsley or cilantro
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons gluten free tamari
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil OR ½ tablespoon chia seeds + ¼ cup water
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
  • ½ cucumber peeled and chopped
  • 1 roasted red pepper chopped

Instructions

  • If using chia gel in place of oil, combine chia seeds and water and stir well. Set aside for 10 minutes, or until a gel forms.
  • Combine spinach, mint and parsley in a food processor and pulse until chopped. Add in garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce or tamari, and olive oil or chia gel and pulse a few more times until well combined.
  • In a large bowl combine quinoa, grape tomatoes, cucumber and roasted red pepper. Top with spinach mixture and stir until combined.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 451mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3390IU | Vitamin C: 29.9mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2.6mg