Quinoa Tabbouleh with Chickpeas Recipe

Name: Quinoa Tabbouleh with Chickpeas Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 -10
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked quinoa; 1 can chickpeas; ½ pound Persian cucumbers or 2 hothouse cucumbers; 2 cups cherry tomatoes; 1 cup finely chopped green onion; 1 cup chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1 cup chopped mint leaves; ⅓ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice; ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
8 -10
Calories
131 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Quinoa Tabbouleh with Chickpeas Recipe

Iris Warren

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Classic tabbouleh salad gets a boost of protein thanks to healthy quinoa, for a nutritious and refreshing Mediterranean salad that's great for a meal or as a side dish.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup cooked quinoa
1 can chickpeas , garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
½ pound Persian cucumbers or 2 hothouse cucumbers , (if using hothouse, seed the cucumbers first), sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes , halved
1 cup finely chopped green onion , white and green parts
1 cup chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 cup chopped mint leaves
⅓ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice , (from about 2 large lemons)
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Place the cooked quinoa in a large bowl. Add the chickpeas, Persian cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, green onion, parsley and mint and toss. In a small bowl whisk the lemon juice with the olive oil and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pour over the ingredients in the large bowl and mix well. Season with more kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Serve immediately or put in the fridge for flavors to meld.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 131kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Sodium 15mg (1%) Potassium 281mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1209IU (24%) Vitamin C 27mg (30%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8-10

Amount Per Serving

Calories 131 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	131kcal	7%
Carbohydrates	10g	3%
Protein	2g	4%
Fat	10g	15%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Sodium	15mg	1%
Potassium	281mg	6%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	1209IU	24%
Vitamin C	27mg	30%
Calcium	46mg	5%
Iron	2mg	11%