Favorite Tabbouli
A traditional Middle Eastern dish containing bulgur wheat and fresh herbs. Serve with Toasted Pita Chips (see separate recipe) and raw vegetables.
Yield
8 servingsPrep
15 minCook
0 minReady
3 hrsLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup |
cracked wheat (bulgur)
|
|
| 2 | cups |
water
boiling |
|
| 2 |
tomatoes
finely diced |
|
|
| 1 | bunch |
scallions, spring or green onions
|
*
|
| 3 | teaspoons |
mint leaves
fresh, or 2 tablespoons mint, dried |
*
|
| 2 | cups |
parsley leaves
freshly |
|
| ½ | cup |
lemon juice
fres |
|
| ¼ | cup |
olive oil
|
|
|
black pepper
to taste |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | ml |
cracked wheat (bulgur)
|
|
| 473 | ml |
water
boiling |
|
| 2 | each |
tomatoes
finely diced |
|
| 1 | bunch |
scallions, spring or green onions
|
*
|
| 15 | ml |
mint leaves
fresh, or 2 tablespoons mint, dried |
*
|
| 473 | ml |
parsley leaves
freshly |
|
| 118 | ml |
lemon juice
fres |
|
| 59 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
to taste |
*
|
Directions
Place uncooked bulgur in a bowl; pour boiling water over it and let it soak 1 hour (stir occasionally). Drain well in a fine strainer.
Return bulgur to the bowl and add all other ingredients; mix well. Chill for 2 hours.
