This tabouli recipe was modified from Michael Solomonov’s Zahav Cookbook with a Queen of Quick twist! This is a fantastic yin and yang cooking recipe for the spring and summertime thanks to its laundry list of healthy seasonal ingredients. Not only is edamame a great source of plant protein, but it also has a cooling effect on the body’s energy to help clear any excess heat during the warmer months.

What I Love About This Tabouli Recipe

It has a balanced amount of both protein and fiber to stabilize blood sugar.
It has several ingredients that come highly recommended by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for the summer including lemons, edamame, parsley, mint, and quinoa.
Many of the ingredients are also ones people tend to have on hand. Quinoa is a great Queen of Quick pantry staple that can help you whip up something delicious when you’re short on time or a meal plan.

East Meets West Nutrition Info for Edamame

Chinese Nutrition

Cooling effect on the body (clear excess heat, which is common in the summertime). ⁠
Sweet flavor⁠.
Detoxifies⁠.
Helps treat dry skin.
Supports healthy digestion.

Western Nutrition

Excellent source of plant protein⁠.
Can lower cholesterol⁠.
Do not raise blood sugar⁠.
Rich in vitamins and minerals (especially vitamin K and folate)⁠.
May reduce menopause symptoms and prevent bone density loss⁠.

Time to Try this Tabouli Recipe!

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Queen of Quick (Modified) – Quinoa, Edamame and Mint Tabouli

A quick, easy tabouli modified from Michael Solomonov's Zahav Cookbook

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 18

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Israeli

Servings 4

Ingredients

1/2 cup quinoa
1 cup edamame beans, thawed
1 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup diced red onion or sweet onion
3 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
ground pepper and kosher salt to taste

Instructions

Cook the quinoa in 1 cup boiling water, salted water in small saucepan, covered, fo 15-20 minutes, until all the liquid has been absorbed.
Thaw edamame beans according to package-stove top or microwave until they are tender and mashable.
Combine the quinoa and edamame’s with parsley, onion, lemon juice, oil and mint. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Toss and serve.