Quinoa tabouleh -- (Diet for a New World by John Robbins)

1 c quinoa
2 c water
2 medium tomatoes, cut into cubes
1 medium onion or 6 green onions, finely chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled and cut into cubes
1 small green pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (optional)
1 bunch parsley, finely chopped

1/3 c lemon juice
1/3 c olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp sea salt

Put the quinoa in a wire strainer and thoroughly rinse with hot water to remove any bitter flavor.

In a medium saucepan, bring the water and quinoa to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool completely.

Stir the tomatoes, onion, cucumber and pasley into the quinoa.

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, oil, garlic and salt. Pour over the quinoa and toss well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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