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Healthy and simple recipes ● Moroccan Tabbouleh

Aug 02, 2024

If you are looking for a fresh, light, and nutritious meal for hot summer days, look no further! This Moroccan Tabbouleh is the perfect choice. Made with quinoa (or gluten-free bulgur), fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, this dish is an explosion of flavors and textures. Easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, it can be served as a main dish or a side. Furthermore, it is a healthy and refreshing option that is sure to please the whole family. Shall we get to the recipe?

  • Ingredients:
    • 1 cup of quinoa (or gluten-free bulgur);
    • 2 cups of water;
    • 1 cucumber, diced;
    • 2 medium tomatoes, diced;
    • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped;
    • 1 cup of fresh parsley, chopped;
    • 1/2 cup of fresh mint, chopped;
    • Juice of 1 lemon;
    • 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil;
    • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Preparation:
    1. Rinse the quinoa well under running water. In a medium saucepan, add the quinoa and the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed. Let it cool.
    2. While the quinoa cools, dice the cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion. Finely chop the parsley and mint.
    3. In a large bowl, mix the cooked and cooled quinoa with the chopped vegetables and fresh herbs.
    4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour this dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture.
    5. Mix all ingredients well so they are thoroughly coated in the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste.
    6. Serve immediately or leave in the fridge for about 30 minutes so the flavors blend better.
For an extra touch of flavor, you can add 1/4 cup of raisins or chopped dried apricots. This Moroccan Tabbouleh is perfect as a light main dish or as a side, for example, with our Lentil Meatballs or Vegan Burgers or Rosa.