This side dish uses quinoa instead of the bulgur that is traditional in tabbouleh because warm quinoa is more appealing to me than warm bulgur. Theother usual tabbouleh flavors are cooked so that they lend a mellower flavor than you would find in a typical tabbouleh, making this a perfect winter side dish. A quick note about quinoa, even if the package you buy does not say to rinse the grains before cooking, I highly advise that you do so. I've found that quinoa sometimes has a bitter flavor if not rinsed. Best to avoid that at all costs and rinsing is hardly difficult.