Tabouli Recipe
Description: This recipe is authentically and traditionally Lebanese, offering a refreshing option for hot summer days. Best enjoyed wrapped in lettuce leaves for a healthy and delightful experience. Tabouli salad, true to its origins, should not contain garlic, peppers, vinegar, mint, scallions, or cucumber. The balance between crushed wheat and parsley is crucial, ensuring neither overpowers the other.
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Vegetable, Lebanese, Southwest Asia (Middle East), Asian, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Spring, Summer, Less than 30 Minutes, Refrigerator
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 210.3
- Fat Content: 18.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 33.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 12.6g
- Fiber Content: 4.9g
- Sugar Content: 2.2g
- Protein Content: 3g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 5 | Flat leaf parsley |
| 1/2 | Bulgar wheat |
| 3 | Tomatoes |
| 2 | Lemons |
| 1/4 | Spring onions |
| 1/4 | Broad bean |
| Salt (to taste) | |
| Pepper (to taste) | |
| Olive oil |
Instructions:
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Prepare Crushed Wheat:
- Place bulgur wheat in a cup of lukewarm water and let it soak.
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Chop Parsley:
- Finely chop the flat leaf parsley. It’s essential not to use a blender for this step to maintain the desired texture.
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Prepare Tomatoes:
- Dice the tomatoes into small pieces.
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Juice Lemons:
- Squeeze the lemons to extract fresh lemon juice.
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Prep Other Ingredients:
- Have olive oil ready for use.
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Combine Ingredients:
- In a salad bowl, place the soaked bulgur wheat at the bottom.
- Add the chopped parsley, diced tomatoes, sliced spring onions, and broad beans to the bowl.
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Season:
- Drizzle olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice over the mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Mix:
- Gently stir the ingredients together, ensuring they are evenly coated with the dressing.
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Chill:
- Place the tabouli salad in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Enjoy your refreshing and authentic Lebanese Tabouli Salad! 🥗
