As promised, here’s the delicious Quinoa Tabouleh that I made for dinner on Sunday night, whilst continuing my reign as “Katie Homemaker.” This recipe turned out AMAZING. I added a few little twerks that I made in italics. Make it your own! Have fun with it! And enjoy, because oh man, this stuff is enjoyable. Added bonus: it is SUPER healthy, loaded with great natural ingredients and even Zack-the-carnivore loved it as an entree! That’s saying something there. It tastes even better the next day (and the day after that…) once the spices get some time to marinate.
Quinoa Tabouleh:
2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tomatoes, diced (we used heirloom tomatoes, and they were divine, coming from a person who doesn’t even like tomatoes)
1 cucumber, diced
2 carrots, grated
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped (we used about 1/2 Cup of cilantro instead)
2 Tablespoons garlic
1.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 (I threw it in the fridge for a little while to make this process quicker!); fluff with a fork.
2.Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine olive oil, sea salt, lemon juice, garlic, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots and parsley. Stir in cooled quinoa.
Bon appetit! :)
Do you guys like seeing what I eat? I’m thinking of adding more pictures and recipes here! What do you think?
xo
I basically made the same thing yesterday.
It was great.
Although mine had chopped up steak!
Ooh that sounds goooood! Zack would like that addition, definitely! ;)
xo
Bring on the recipes! This looks delicious and healthy, that is a win win in my book! I would not mind at all seeing more of what you’re eating. :)
Aw yay! That’s good to know, because I’m definitely getting really into cooking more lately! :)
xo
yessss more recipes please!!! this looks de-freaking-lish!
happy friday eve, my pretty little princess!
YAY. More recipes it is!! Happy happy friday eve to you, muffin!
xo
That looks so good!! Love heirloom tomatoes, one of my favorites :)
It is sooo good! And surprisingly I liked them, too! I guess there was enough flavour to disguise the “tomato-ness” of them haha
xo
Looks delicious, thanks for sharing! I might have to try it!
Yes, you should try it! You won’t be disappointed! ;)
xo
always love a good recipe so keep sharing them. this looks super yummy! and like zack, im a totally carnivore but i can appreciate healthy things…if there is lots of flavors and good ingredients. and this one looks like it has both!
Yay, will do! :) And I think that’s why Zack approved of this dish so much- because it has lots of flavor AND good ingredients! win win! ;)
xo
I’m definitely making this! Quinoa has been a life savor lately so I’m glad you posted this!! I enjoy your food posts! Made that smoothie and loved it and can’t wait to make it to the store for brie and apple sandwiches!
Aww YAY your comment made my day! :) So glad you like my food posts! And yes, quinoa is a new fave of mine. It’s so nutritious, too. Love!
xo
The husband would LOVE this!! Thanks doll!
xo, Courtney
shabbyloveschic
YAY. Enjoy! :)
xo
Mmmmm! Sounds delish! I’m on a 2 week fruit and veggie fast so I will absolutely be trying this!
Whoooa you go girl! I could never last that long on a fruit/veggie fast! Amazing! Let me know how you like it :)
xo
Quinoa strikes again. I just made a recipe with quinoa and fried egg that was delicious. I’m excited to try another quinoa recipe. And YES to more recipes!
Isn’t it so good?! And I love how good FOR you it is, too! Yayyy I’m excited to post more recipes :) Now that I’m finally being a good wife and cooking haha
xo
oooh that looks so yummy thanks for sharing the recipe Katie , love it!
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Aw yay! It really is yummy!! Enjoy :)
xo
Yum! I must try this. I’ve never had quinoa before.
YES, try it! Let me know if you do! :)
xo
I’m scared of quinoa…do you have to rinse it or something?
Jana @ 333 Days of Hand Lettering
haha nope! no rinsing necessary! I was unsure at first too, but it’s yummy and really easy to make plus it’s super healthy :)
xo