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Tabbouleh

Recipe Information

Description:
Tabbouleh is a delicious Middle Eastern recipe usually served as a side dish. It requires about 2 hours, 15 minutes of prep time and about 15 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 2 hours, 30 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 8 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 8
Preparation Time 2 Hours, 15 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes
Total Time 2 Hours, 30 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Bulgur
Category Rice & Grains
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Side Dish
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Cook Method Boiling
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable stock, broth or water

  • 1 cup fine-grind bulgur

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved, or 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced

  • 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced

  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

  • 1/4 cup fresh flat leaf (Italian) parsley, chopped

  • 3 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 green onions, including tender green tops, finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Directions

  • Bring the vegetable stock to a boil in a small saucepan.

  • Mix bulgur and boiling stock in a large heatproof bowl. Allow the bulgur to absorb the stock for about 15 minutes or until the bulgur is tender. Add the remaining ingredients to the cooked bulgur and mix well.

  • Cover bulgur mixture and place in refrigerator for 2 hours. Serve chilled.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 109 cal

  • Total fat: 4g

  • Saturated fat: 1g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 3g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 286mg

  • Carbohydrate: 18g

  • Fiber: 4g

  • Protein: 3g