Gluten-Free Amaranth Tabbouleh Recipe
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Tabbouleh is a mid-eastern salad and in this version it is made with amaranth. Throw in some chickpeas, juicy cucumbers and tomatoes to make a simple yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients of Gluten-Free Amaranth Tabbouleh
- 1 cup amaranth
- 1/2 cup boiled chickpeas
- 1/2 cup cucumber
- 1/2 cup of onion
- 1/2 cup of tomato
- 1/2 cup of mint leaves
- 1/2 cup coriander
- 1 cup flat leaf parsley
- 1 tsp lemon rind
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sumac powder
- 3 tsp pine nuts
- salt as per taste
How to Make Gluten-Free Amaranth Tabbouleh
- 1.1. Heat 1 cup amaranth in a skillet over low heat, stirring constantly, until the grains begin to "pop" (1-2 minutes).
- 2.2. Transfer to a pot and add 3 cups water.
- 3.3. Cover & bring it to boil & simmer for 15-20 minutes until most (or all) of the water is absorbed, Remove from heat & cool.
- 4.4. Peel and dice 1/2 cup cucumber, 1/2 cup each of onion, tomato, fresh mint leaves & coriander.
- 5.5. Wash, drain and chop 1 cup flat leaf parsley.
- 6.6. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and add salt, 1 teaspoon lemon rind, 2 teaspoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon sumac powder, 3 teaspoon pine nuts, and 1/2 cup boiled chickpeas.
- 7.7. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients together and serve chilled.
