Quinoa Tabouleh

Prep time:                              5 minutes

Prep notes:

Cooking time:                       35 minutes

Yields:                                      6 people

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa 21/4 cups water
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 bunch mint, minced
• 1/2 bunch parsley, minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Sea salt to taste

Directions:

1. Wash quinoa.
2. In a pot bring water and salt to a boil and add quinoa.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 20 minutes or until grains are fluffy and water is absorbed.
4. Fluff quinoa with a fork; cover and let sit for 10 minutes.
5. Transfer the quinoa into a large bowl and combine all ingredients.
6. Mix gently and add lemon juice, olive oil and salt to your taste.