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Quinoa Tabbouleh
This recipe is appropriate for an anti-inflammatory diet as it includes quinoa, which is a nutrient-dense whole grain, and plenty of fresh vegetables and herbs. The dressing uses olive oil which is a healthy fat.
Adapted from Epicurious
- Anti-inflammatory
- Celiac
- Hashimoto's
- Dairy-free
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart health
- Mediterranean
- Balanced
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- DASH diet
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large English hothouse cucumber or 2 Persian cucumbers, cut into 1/4" pieces
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
Method
- Bring quinoa, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.10 min timer
- Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spread out quinoa on a large rimmed baking sheet; let cool. Transfer to a large bowl; mix in 1/4 cup dressing. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover remaining dressing and quinoa separately; chill.
- Add cucumber, tomatoes, herbs, and scallions to bowl with quinoa; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle remaining dressing over.
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This recipe also fits: Celiac recipes, Hashimoto's recipes, Dairy-free recipes, Diabetes recipes, High blood pressure recipes, Heart health recipes, Mediterranean recipes, Balanced recipes, Gluten-free recipes, Vegetarian recipes, Vegan recipes, DASH diet recipes, Hidradenitis suppurativa recipes.