Quinoa Tabboule

Ingredients:

• 2 cups quinoa

• 1 cucumber, chopped

• 1 small tomato, chopped

• 1 bunch green onions, chopped

• 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped

• 2 cups chopped fresh parsley

• Sprinkle granulated garlic

• Optional: add almonds 

Dressing

• ​1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• Black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold running water and drain well.

2. Combine the 2 cups rinsed quinoa with 4 cups water in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then decrease the heat a bit to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook until the quinoa has absorbed all of the water, about 10 to 20 minutes 

3. Combine the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.

4. Serve immediately or chill for future use, up to 3 days.