#tabouli

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, any color or mixed

water to cook quinoa (about 1.5 cups)

1 tsp. salt

1/4 cup fresh lemon and/or lime juice

1 heaping tsp. crushed fresh garlic

1/2 cup chopped scallions, including greens

1/2 tsp. dried mint

2-3 tbsp. olive oil

2 medium tomatoes, diced

fresh or coarse-ground black pepper

1 packed cup freshly chopped parsley

Instructions

Cook the quinoa with the salt. When it is done, let it cool slightly. Then add the lemon juice, garlic, oil, pepper, and mint. Mix thoroughly and chill at least 2-3 hours.

As close to serving time as possible, add the scallions, tomatoes, and parsley. Mix gently. Taste to correct seasoning.

Optional: garnish with feta and olives.

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Baked Falafel with Quinoa Tabouli and Tahini Sauce:

Ingredients for the Baked Falafel:

-2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked overnight -1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped -1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped -1/2 red onion, chopped -4 cloves garlic, minced -2 tablespoons lemon juice -2 tablespoons olive oil -2 teaspoons ground cumin -1 teaspoon ground coriander -1 teaspoon salt -1/2 teaspoon black pepper -1/2 teaspoon baking soda -chickpea flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour (opt. for binding)

Ingredients for the Quinoa Tabouli:

-1 cup cooked quinoa -1 cup chopped chopped cucumber -1 cup chopped tomatoes -1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves -1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley -2 tablespoons lemon juice -2 tablespoons olive oil -Salt and pepper for taste

Ingredients for the Tahini Sauce:

-1/4 cup tahini -2 tablespoons lemon juice -2 tablespoons water -1 clove garlic, minced -Salt to taste

Optional garnish:

-Fresh parsley or cilantro leaves -Lemon wedges

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a food processor, combine the soaked chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, red onion, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, and baking soda. Pulse until well combined but still slightly chunky.

Transfer the falafel mixture to a bowl and stir in the flour, a tablespoon at a time, until the mixture holds together.

Shape the falafel mixture into small patties or balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake the falafel in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

While the falafel is baking, prepare the quinoa tabouli by combining the cooked quinoa, chopped cucumber, chopped tomatoes, mint leaves, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well to combine.

To make the tahini sauce, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, water, minced garlic, and salt in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Add more water to thin sauce if desired.

Once the falafel is done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.

Tabouli, Mushroom, cheese sandwich

Tabouli salad

8 chopped tomatoes

2 chopped cucumbers

1 large bunch of chopped parsley

4 chopped green onion

1 1/2 bunch chopped mint

1 whole lemon blended (peel and all)

1 T sea salt (optional)

Mix and enjoy 💚