Quinoa Tabouli

Ingredients

Serves 4

2 c water
1 c quinoa
1 1/2 c parsley
1/2 c mint (optional)
1/4 c olive oil
2 lemons, freshly squeezed
2 c chopped tomatoes or cherry tomatoes quartered
1/2 c green onion or red onion
1/2 c cucumber (optional)
salt and pepper

Directions

Place quinoa in a fine mess colander and rinse, removing bitter outer shell.
Combine quinoa and water in a pot. Bring to boil, cover and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
While quinoa is cooking finely chop parsley, mint & onion.
Chop tomatoes
When all the water has cooked out of the quinoa remove from heat and scoop into a large bowl, let it cool for 15-20 minutes.
Once cool place the remaining ingredients into the bowl and toss together.
If you are not vegan or lactose intolerant add some feta cheese in! Delicious!