Cilantro quinoa tabouli is a flavorful and refreshing salad that combines the zesty taste of cilantro with the nutty flavor of quinoa, creating a perfect balance of flavors. With its vibrant green color and crunchy texture, this salad is a delightful addition to any meal, whether you're enjoying it as a main course, a side dish, or a healthy snack. The versatility of cilantro quinoa tabouli makes it an excellent option for picnics, potlucks, and backyard barbecues, and its nutritional value makes it a guilt-free indulgence that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized.
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CILANTRO TABOULI
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, turn off the heat, and stir in the bulgur wheat. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes to absorb water. Strain off any liquid left unabsorbed, if necessary.
- Place the bulgur wheat in a large salad bowl, and lightly toss with the tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, pepper, and salt until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate the salad for at least 3 hours to blend the flavors; serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 11.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
QUINOA TABOULI
Tabouli is a fresh herb salad usually made with bulgur wheat. Here I make it with quinoa, a protein-rich seed that "pops" when you bite into it. Quinoa gives this side dish a lot of nutritional bang for your buck. You can also add a few pieces of leftover chicken or pork to turn tabouli into a meal. It also works well as a vegetarian main dish. Tabouli is hearty enough to stand up to rich meats, but the herbs and lemon juice give it a freshness that pairs well with fish and poultry, too. Whether you make it for dinner, a picnic, or a brown-bag lunch, this make-ahead-friendly recipe hits a lot of notes.
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve. Turn it out into a large microwave-safe bowl and add the water. Cover and microwave on high for 9 minutes. Set aside for 2 minutes and then carefully uncover and fluff with a fork. The quinoa should have a tender snap when you bite it - if it doesn't, cover and microwave for up to 1 minute longer.
- Stir the parsley, cilantro, mint, tomatoes, and scallions into the quinoa. 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. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside at room temperature for 1 hour for the flavors to combine before serving.
QUINOA TABBOULEH
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Side Picnic Vegetarian High Fiber Lunch Quinoa Summer Healthy Low Cholesterol Vegan Potluck Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
CILANTRO QUINOA TABOULI
Categories Salad Side Wheat/Gluten-Free
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Maybe a little less olive oil. I used 1/3 C last time, and that was too much. Combine everything but the cheese. Let salad cool before adding cheese.
QUINOA TABBOULEH
This tabouli recipe is different. Instead of using bulgur like traditional tabouli, this recipe uses quinoa. It is a grain that is available at health food stores. It looks and tastes better than bulgur. My husband and I both love this and neither of us is vegetarian. It's a great meal for a hot summer day. The longer it sits the better it tastes.
Provided by SYNEVA B
Categories Salad Grains Tabbouleh
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature; fluff with a fork.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine olive oil, sea salt, lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, carrots and parsley. Stir in cooled quinoa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 324.7 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
CILANTRO-JALAPENO HUMMUS AND TABOULI (A LA PITA JUNGLE)
I'm addicted to this dish at a local pita chain and had to re-create it at home. The flavor combinations are out of this world; every bit is sheer heaven, I'm not even kidding! My taste buds have never experienced such excitement. This is a vegetarian recipe that will please non-vegetarians (my husband and I are both meat eaters). Pita Jungle uses bulgur in their tabouli (which is traditional) but I use quinoa in mine, to boost the protein a little, and I can't tell the difference in flavor. Prep time includes the recommended 24-hour "marinate" time for the tabouli. The hummus recipe is a variation of my Recipe #436722.
Provided by Robyns Cookin
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time P1DT1h15m
Yield 5 , 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Tabouli:.
- Place quinoa in a fine-mesh wire strainer.
- Rinse several times, rubbing the grains together to remove the bitter outer layer.
- Place water and quinoa in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and cover.
- Cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until all water has been absorbed.
- Let cool.
- Once the quinoa has cooled completely, mix together with the rest of the ingredients.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
- Hummus:.
- Add all ingredients, except for the reserved garbanzo bean juice, to the work bowl of your food processor.
- Process until well blended.
- While the processor is still running, slowly add reserved garbanzo bean juice through the feed chute until desired consistency is reached.
- To Serve:.
- Spread the hummus evenly onto 5 dinner plates.
- Split the tabouli into 5 servings as well, and plop into the center of each plate on top of the hummus.
- Serve with pitas and sliced cucumbers.
ALISON'S QUINOA TABOULI
This recipe uses quinoa instead of the traditional cracked wheat, and it has a lighter texture which I like. It also uses less olive oil than other tabouli recipes.
Provided by hotdishmama
Categories Grains
Time 10m
Yield 3 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix ingredients together and serve.
- garnish with sprig of parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.6, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 28.9, Carbohydrate 63.3, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 14.2
Tips:
- For a nuttier flavor, quinoa can be toasted before cooking.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice is best for this recipe. Lemon juice in a bottle will not have the same vibrant flavor.
- If you don't have fresh mint on hand, you can use dried mint instead. Just be sure to use half the amount, as dried mint is more concentrated.
- This tabbouleh can be served immediately, or chilled for later. If you're serving it later, be sure to bring it to room temperature before eating.
Conclusion:
Cilantro quinoa tabbouleh is a delicious and healthy side dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new side dish to try, give cilantro quinoa tabbouleh a try. You won't be disappointed!
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