Easy Quinoa Tabbouleh

quinoa

🥗Healthier: cauliflower rice

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Bulgur wheat is more affordable and has a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and works well in dressings.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

White onion is cheaper and provides a similar crunch.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

Cook 1 cup of quinoa with 1 cup of water in the Instant Pot for 1 minute on high pressure.

Let the pressure release naturally for 15 to 20 minutes while preparing other ingredients.

Cut half an English cucumber into 1-inch dice by cutting it in half lengthwise, then lengthwise again, and then slicing and dicing.

Dice 2 vine tomatoes into pieces about the same size as the cucumber by cutting them in half, then in half again, then slicing and dicing.

Destem a small handful of mint and a whole bunch of parsley by holding the stem in one hand and pulling the leaves off with the other.

Chop the leaves of the mint and parsley really finely with a large sharp knife.

In a bowl, combine the diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, chopped herbs, and 1 cup of cooked quinoa.

Add the juice of 1 whole lemon, 3/4 teaspoon sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil to the bowl.

Give everything a good stir to combine well.

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