Rejuvenating Middle Eastern Quinoa Bowl with Poached Eggs and Mint Chimichurri

Allergens

Eggs, Gluten (from cross-contamination)

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups water or vegetable broth
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 small cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• Salt and pepper, to taste Mint Chimichurri:
• 1 cup packed fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 cup packed fresh Italian parsley leaves
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste Lemon
• Tahini Dressing:
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 12 15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked and fluffy. Remove from heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
2. While quinoa cooks, prepare the mint chimichurri: In a food processor, blend mint, parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
3. For the lemon tahini dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
4. Prepare poached eggs: Fill a large skillet with water, add a splash of vinegar, and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Crack each egg into a separate small bowl, then carefully slip the eggs into the simmering water. Cook for 3 4 minutes or until the whites are set and yolks are still runny. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
5. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, parsley, mint, salt, and pepper. Divide the mixture among 4 serving bowls. Top each with a poached egg and drizzle with lemon tahini dressing. Serve alongside mint chimichurri for an additional burst of flavor.

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