Summer salads: Quinoa Tabbouleh #glutenfree #CleverElectrolux #spon Recipe
Summer salads: Quinoa Tabbouleh #glutenfree #CleverElectrolux #spon
One of the ways I love saving time in the kitchen, especially in the summer months when it’s too hot to cook, is by grilling and making a salad as a side dish. One of my new favorites is this Quinoa Tabbouleh recipe I found in the June 2012 issue of Bon Appetit magazine. Quinoa is a favorite grain (it’s actually a seed) with folks who are gluten free, vegetarian or vegan because it’s a complete protein and contains no gluten. Due to its protein content, you could serve this as a main dish, too.
My family loved this salad, especially my son and husband. I made a few substitutes like using mini heirloom tomatoes from Trader Joe’s instead of cherry tomatoes and zucchini instead of cucumbers due to my food sensitivities. Play around with the recipe on your own. For example, try cilantro instead of parsley, summer squash instead of cucumbers, and dill instead of mint. Make a double batch so you have leftovers for lunch, too.
Quinoa Tabbouleh
Based on a recipe from Bon Appetit
Serves 6
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Ground black pepper
- 1 large zucchini cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 16 ounce container mini heirloom tomatoes from Trader Joe’s
- 2/3 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
DIrections:
Follow the directions on your box or bag of quinoa to cook up 1 cup. I used Bob's Red Mill Organic Grain Quinoa, which has you bring quinoa, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Then you reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
Spread out quinoa on a large rimmed baking sheet. Place in freezer for 10-15 minutes to let cool. Transfer to a large bowl.
Add zucchini, tomatoes, herbs, and scallions to bowl with quinoa. Add dressing and toss to coat.
Nutritional information
One serving contains:
Calories - 290
Fat 21g
Saturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 0mg
Carbohydrates 24g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g
Sodium 170mg
Saving time in the kitchen
Having quality appliances is another way you can save time in the kitchen. Believe me, I’m suffering this now in our new home with a horrible 20-year-old stove top with only two burners.
Speaking of time saving, Electrolux induction cooktops and ranges combine the power of gas with the easy clean-up of electric, so you can boil water in just 90 seconds!1 An induction stove top is on my wish list when we do our kitchen remodel. Don’t know what they are? Then watch this video from Electrolux:
Cool, right?
What other ways can having the right appliances help you save time in the kitchen?
110" induction burner with Power Boost, 6 qt./10" diameter pot, 1 qt. tepid water
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Disclosure: I was compensated for this post as a member of Clever Girls Collective. All the opinions expressed here are my own.