QUINOA, PEAS, AND MINT TABBOULEH

Quinoa, Peas, and Mint Tabbouleh image

Provided by Michael Solomonov

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup quinoa
1 cup fresh peas or thawed frozen peas
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup diced red onion
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Pinch ground Aleppo pepper
Kosher salt

Steps:

Cook the quinoa in 1 cup boiling water in a small saucepan, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, until all the liquid has been absorbed. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the peas until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain, submerge in ice water to cool quickly, and mash with a fork. Combine the quinoa and mashed peas with the parsley, onion, lemon juice, oil, mint, Aleppo pepper, and a big pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Toss to combine and serve.
Photograph copyright © 2015 by Michael Persico