This gluten free Quinoa Tabbouleh is perfect for people with a gluten intolerance. Packed with flavor and nutrition.
I have been making Quinoa Tabbouleh for many years, and since I was in the mood for quinoa, I thought I’d make and post this recipe.
Normally bulgur or couscous is used in tabbouleh. Since I am gluten free I like to use quinoa. It is protein rich, making it is a good substitution.
Have you ever added chocolate to quinoa? They taste great together!
Parsley is also normally used, but I like to change things up, so I use cilantro instead. I make a lot of salsas, so cilantro is a staple in my house, and I love the flavor. I used mainly grape tomatoes for this recipe.
I was gifted with some little orange tomatoes from a friend’s garden, which you can see in the photo. I am not sure of the variety, I just thought I should mention them in case there are some tomato aficionados out there who see my ingredient list and wonder why I didn’t mention them.
If you happen to be making falafel, hummus, or vegan gyros, this would be a great addition to the meal.
Quinoa Tabbouleh
This tabbouleh is perfect for a potluck. Made with fresh ingredients.
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Quinoa Tabbouleh
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dry quinoa (1 1/2 cups cooked)
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup chopped mint
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup chopped grape, cherry or plum tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeño
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
Instructions
- Rinse and drain quinoa. This step is very important. Quinoa has a natural bitter coating of saponins. You will notice the suds quinoa creates when rinsing.
- Place water and quinoa in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until all the water is absorbed, about 10-15 minutes.
- Put chopped mint, cilantro, cucumber, tomatoes, and jalapeño in a bowl.
- Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and quinoa. Mix well. Let flavors combine for at least an hour before serving.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Katarzyna says
Lately we’re eating more salads for lunch and this looks like a great idea to try!
Willow Moon says
I have eaten it for lunch many times, it is quite filling! It is good for potlucks too since it is made ahead of time and lasts awhile in the fridge.
Liana says
This looks great! I am always looking for more ways to use quinoa.
Willow Moon says
Me too! I don’t eat it enough. It is great because it is high in protein compared to rice and other carbs.
Aarika says
This looks so refreshingly nutritious! I love quinoa and tabbouleh AND mint, so this looks like the perfect salad for me. Thank you!