Healing Foods: Simple Vegan Quinoa Tabbouleh

Red, juicy, ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, dark green parsley, and chewy quinoa...what's not to like? If you're looking for a filling vegan lunch that's packed with healing superfoods, simple quinoa tabbouleh is a great way to go.

If my quinoa is pre-cooked and ready for me in the fridge, this lunch takes me about 7-8 minutes to chop and put together. Then, I seal the container inside a gallon ziploc, throw it in my work bag, and I'm set for the day.

Here's the recipe.

SIMPLE QUINOA TABBOULEH

(Vegan, Gluten-free, Sugar-free--1 serving)

1/2 - 3/4 cup quinoa (white or red--red is more fibrous and nutty-tasting if you're in the mood for that)

1 ripe tomato, chopped

1/2 cucumber, peeled if desired and chopped

1 green onion, sliced (or 1 TBS minced red onion)

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

2 tsp flaxseed oil (or olive oil)

2 tsp fresh lemon juice

Toss all ingredients. Can eat immediately, or chill for a couple of hours. In my cooler mountain climate, it rests in my book bag all morning until lunch (without refrigeration) just fine.