Tips for Experienced Cooks
Experiment with the flavors by adding a splash of lemon juice or a drizzle of balsamic vinegar to the quinoa tabbouleh for an extra zing. For the beef kebabs, consider marinating the beef cubes in the spice mixture along with some olive oil and yogurt for at least 2 hours before grilling. This not only tenderizes the meat but also infuses it with the spices, enhancing the flavor profile.
Step 1: Prepare Quinoa Tabbouleh
Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the quinoa, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is cooked through. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, mint, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
- 1 bunch mint, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Step 2: Prepare Beef Kebabs
Thread the beef cubes onto skewers. In a small bowl, mix together the oregano, cinnamon, cumin, and black pepper. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the beef skewers.
- 1 pound beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Step 3: Cook Beef Kebabs
Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the beef skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, until cooked to your desired doneness.
Step 4: Assemble Dish
Divide the quinoa tabbouleh among 4 serving plates. Top each with a beef kebab and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Meat, Eggs, & Dairy
- 1 pound beef sirloin
Pantry Items
- 4 ounces feta cheese
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Fresh Produce & Herbs
- 1 pint cherry tomato
- 1 cucumber
- 1 red onion
- 1 lemon
- 1 bunch parsley
- 1 bunch mint
Seasonings & Spices
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper