Quinoa Tabbouleh

Quinoa is one of the best grains you can eat, so this is a Good for YOU salad:

2 cups low sodium chicken broth*
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 can black beans drained and rinsed
1 small Persian* cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1/3 cup fresh parsley, hand torn
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 T. EVOO
1/2 t. sea salt*
Freshly ground pepper

Heat chicken broth to a boil. Add quinoa, and simmer 12-15 mins. stirring occasionally til all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Transfer to a bowl and cool completely. Add the beans, cucumber, onions, red pepper, and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, S&P. Drizzle over salad, and toast to coat. Serve with a gyro or falafel balls with a side of tzatziki sauce.

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