Quick Quinoa Tabouli

Quinoa is a superfood with all 8 amino acids. It is also the highest protein grain. I like eating this at room temperature after I make it. If you are refrigerating and bringing for lunch, add a bit more lemon juice to punch up the flavor.

Ingredients:
4 cups water, chicken or veggie broth
1/2 tablespoon granulated garlic
2 cups quinoa
1 cup flat leaf parsley, minced
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 cup zucchini, shredded or minced
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper

Process:

1. Bring water or broth to a boil with garlic.
2. Toast quinoa in a pan by placing the grains in a skillet and cooking over medium heat until brown, about 3 minutes.
3. Place in a small strainer and rinse.
4. Add quinoa to boiling broth and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and fold in lemon juice, olive oil, zucchini, bell pepper and parsley. Taste for salt and pepper.

Serve at room temperature or chilled.