Quinoa Tabouli

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • Bunch of flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 bunch of cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
  • 2 ripe tomatoes, halved, seeded,and finely chopped
  • 3 scallions (white and green parts), trimmed and finely chopped
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve.
  2. 2
    Turn it out into a large microwave-safe bowl and add the water.
  3. 3
    Cover and microwave on high for 9 minutes.
  4. 4
    Set aside for 2 minutes and then carefully uncover and fluff with a fork.
  5. 5
    The quinoa should have a tender snap when you bite it - if it doesn't, cover and microwave for up to 1 minute longer.
  6. 6
    Stir the parsley, cilantro, mint, tomatoes, and scallions into the quinoa.
  7. 7
    Whisk the lemon zest and juice with the olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make a vinaigrette and pour it over the quinoa.
  8. 8
    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside at room temperature for 1 hour for the flavors to combine before serving.

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