High Protein Taboule
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant High Protein Taboule, a nutrient-packed twist on the classic Middle Eastern dish. Featuring fluffy quinoa as the base, this recipe is bursting with protein thanks to the addition of hearty chickpeas. Fresh parsley and mint add a refreshing herbal kick, while diced cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion balance the dish with crisp, juicy flavors. A tangy lemon-cumin dressing ties everything together beautifully, creating an irresistible blend of zesty and savory notes. Perfect as a wholesome light meal or an energizing side dish, this quick and easy taboule is ready in just 30 minutes of prep and chill time. Naturally gluten-free and loaded with plant-based protein, it's a deliciously healthy option for anyone seeking a feel-good dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup parsley (finely chopped)
- 0.5 cup mint leaves (finely chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (diced)
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 1 small red onion (finely diced)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold running water using a fine mesh strainer.
In a medium-sized pot, combine the quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the quinoa has absorbed all the water.
Remove the quinoa from heat, fluff it with a fork, and let it cool completely.
While the quinoa cools, prepare the vegetables: finely chop the parsley and mint, dice the tomatoes and cucumber, and finely dice the red onion.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, chickpeas, parsley, mint, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss until everything is evenly combined.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. You can add more lemon juice, salt, or pepper according to preference.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve cold or at room temperature and enjoy this high-protein taboule as a light meal or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1562 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.8 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2923 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 206.1 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.2 g | 144% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.2 g | ||
| Protein | 60.6 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1172 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 34.4 mg | 191% | |
| Potassium | 4592 mg | 98% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
