Daily Dish for Sunday 9/18

Denise85 · 09-18-2005, 11:23 AM

Fresh Herb and Quinoa Salad With Garden Tomatoes

Quinoa is a high-fiber grain that's loaded with protein. More good news: You can find it in your local supermarket or health food store, and it cooks in 6 minutes! Here we've substituted quinoa for bulgur in a version of the zesty Middle Eastern salad, tabbouleh.

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Serves 2, with leftover quinoa

Ingredients
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup quinoa
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
3 scallions (white and light green parts), thinly sliced
1 small cucumber, peeled and diced
3 tablespoons lightly packed fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
3 large beefsteak tomatoes, preferably a mixture of red and yellow
2 oz low-fat feta cheese

Instructions
1. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil over high heat. Add quinoa and a pinch of salt; bring back to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 6 minutes, until nearly all the water is absorbed and quinoa is tender and chewy but not soft.

2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine juice, oil, salt, and pepper. Fold in quinoa, scallions, cucumber, and herbs. Toss until thoroughly coated. Season to taste as desired.

3. Thinly slice tomatoes. Arrange on serving plates. Spoon about 1 cup quinoa over tomatoes. Crumble feta on top. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information:
350 calories
14 total fat (4 g sat)
10 mg cholesterol
47 g carbohydrate
15 g protein
7 g fiber
410 mg sodium

redqueen · 09-18-2005, 12:02 PM

Denise, thanks so much for posting this! I love tabbouleh! Haven't had it for ages since I feared it wasn't LC enough for my Atkins OWL diet.

I am going to have to try this in a couple of weeks, practicing portion control will be the key!! Another reason I love SB! I can experiment re-introducing some favorites back into my diet...

JCLowcarb · 09-18-2005, 04:32 PM

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09-18-2005, 11:23 AM	#1
Denise85 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 21,880 Blog Entries: 11 Gallery: Denise85 Stats: 261/148/140-5'5" WOE: Dietician's plan	Daily Dish for Sunday 9/18 Fresh Herb and Quinoa Salad With Garden Tomatoes Quinoa is a high-fiber grain that's loaded with protein. More good news: You can find it in your local supermarket or health food store, and it cooks in 6 minutes! Here we've substituted quinoa for bulgur in a version of the zesty Middle Eastern salad, tabbouleh. Like this recipe? It's from The South Beach Diet™ Newsletter. Get more brand new recipes now, when you subscribe. Try it for Free for 2 Months! Serves 2, with leftover quinoa Ingredients 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup quinoa 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 3 scallions (white and light green parts), thinly sliced 1 small cucumber, peeled and diced 3 tablespoons lightly packed fresh parsley, finely chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint 3 large beefsteak tomatoes, preferably a mixture of red and yellow 2 oz low-fat feta cheese Instructions 1. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil over high heat. Add quinoa and a pinch of salt; bring back to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 6 minutes, until nearly all the water is absorbed and quinoa is tender and chewy but not soft. 2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine juice, oil, salt, and pepper. Fold in quinoa, scallions, cucumber, and herbs. Toss until thoroughly coated. Season to taste as desired. 3. Thinly slice tomatoes. Arrange on serving plates. Spoon about 1 cup quinoa over tomatoes. Crumble feta on top. Serve immediately. Nutritional Information: 350 calories 14 total fat (4 g sat) 10 mg cholesterol 47 g carbohydrate 15 g protein 7 g fiber 410 mg sodium __________________ http://www.myspace.com/deniset85 *SNARK GOALS* Follow MP Work on therapist's homework Get in at least 4 workout sessions Decrease the amount of time I use the food scale

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09-18-2005, 12:02 PM	#2
redqueen Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newcastle, CA Posts: 761 Gallery: redqueen Stats: 260/243/170 WOE: Stella Style Start Date: 12/28/06	Denise, thanks so much for posting this! I love tabbouleh! Haven't had it for ages since I feared it wasn't LC enough for my Atkins OWL diet. I am going to have to try this in a couple of weeks, practicing portion control will be the key!! Another reason I love SB! I can experiment re-introducing some favorites back into my diet...

09-18-2005, 04:32 PM	#3
JCLowcarb Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 78 Gallery: JCLowcarb	quinoa __________ What is this? Janet