Best 7 Cilantro Quinoa Tabouli Recipes

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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.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CILANTRO TABOULI



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Tasty twist on a Mediterranean classic. Serendipitous discovery when I didn't have any parsley on hand!

Provided by robynmorgan

Categories     Salad     Grains     Tabbouleh

Time 3h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ¼ cups water
1 cup bulgur wheat
2 tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
2 green onions, sliced into thin slivers
¾ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste
2 lemons, juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
salt to taste

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



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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

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

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



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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

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

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



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Categories     Salad     Side     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups cooked quinoa
1 tsp. salt (maybe a little more?)
2 med. tomatoes
6 large green onions (or more if they're small)
1 bunch cilantro
2 roasted jalapenos
1/3 cup lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
6 oz. queso fresco
1 can black beans (maybe try these next time?)

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



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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

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
1 pinch salt
¼ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ cup lemon juice
3 tomatoes, diced
1 cucumber, diced
2 bunches green onions, diced
2 carrots, grated
1 cup chopped fresh parsley

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)



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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

1/4 cup quinoa
1/2 cup water
1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped (in this dish I prefer the texture of the curly parsley)
4 large green onions, chopped
1 1/2 lemons, juice of
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch black pepper
1 pinch salt
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained but juice from one can reserved
2 large garlic cloves
2 limes, juice of
1/3 cup tahini paste
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large jalapenos
3/4 cup fresh cilantro (about 1/2 a bunch)
5 whole wheat pita bread
2 cucumbers, sliced

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



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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

2 cups quinoa, cooked
1 large tomatoes, chopped
1 large persian cucumber, chopped
2 cups fresh parsley leaves, chopped fine
1/4 cup of fresh mint or 1/4 cup cilantro leaf, chopped fine
2 scallions, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
salt and pepper, to taste
1 dash red pepper flakes (optional)

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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