Quinoa & Carrot Top Tabouli
Tabouli made with carrot tops and quinoa is not traditional, but it sure is tasty. Quinoa is a quick-cooking grain, so this make-ahead dish comes together quickly and easily.
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 cup packed carrot top greens, finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 10 mint leaves, minced
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- 1. Place the water and quinoa in a small pot with a tight-fitting lid. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 20 minutes or until the quinoa is tender.
- 2. Spread the cooked quinoa on a flat tray or pan and refrigerate to cool.
- 3. When cool, combine the quinoa with the remaining ingredients and chill until ready to serve.
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