Quinoa Tabouli

I?m often asked by friends how I can get enough protein on a strict vegetarian diet ? the answer is, ?EASY!?  Plants contain various amino acids required to synthesize a protein. Your body is amazing and can compile amino acids from different sources. So bottom line: all you really need to do is eat a VARIETY (key word here, folks) of plant-based foods. You can also boost your protein input by eating legumes, grains, nuts & seeds ? and you CAN still get a complete protein from certain plants – such as soy and quinoa. 

One of my absolute favorite high-protein vegetarian dishes is Quinoa Tabouli – it’s light yet filling, high in protein yet doesn’t contain soy, to which some people are allergic. I have yet to bring this dish to a party or serve it to guests without someone asking me for the recipe. 

Quinoa Tabouli 

When cooked, your quinoa will be light and fluffy

Mix together the tomatoes, cucumber, onions and parsley

Let the quinoa cool before adding to the rest of the ingredients.

Cook the Quinoa much as you would rice, it's that easy!

When the Quinoa is cooled, mix all together and make the dressing:

Mix the dressing ingredients in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, and shake until blended. Pour over the solid ingredients and mix gently.

How much parsley you use is up to you. Some like it green!

The recipe says to marinate for at least an hour, but I tend to get impatient and just get my nom on right away. Enjoy!

~Lorrin