Tabouli with Parsley, Scallion, & Mint
Yield
4 servingsPrep
70 minCook
0 minReady
3½ hrsLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber, Low Sodium
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
½ | cup |
cracked wheat (bulgur)
dry |
|
1 | cup |
water
boiling |
|
1 | each |
tomatoes
chopped |
|
½ | cup |
parsley leaves
fresh, chopped |
|
2 | tablespoons |
lemon juice
|
|
⅛ | teaspoon |
garlic powder
|
|
¼ | cup |
scallions, spring or green onions
chopped |
|
¼ | cup |
mint leaves
fresh |
* |
½ | cup |
chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
cooked, optional |
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
118 | ml |
cracked wheat (bulgur)
dry |
|
237 | ml |
water
boiling |
|
1 | each |
tomatoes
chopped |
|
118 | ml |
parsley leaves
fresh, chopped |
|
3E+1 | ml |
lemon juice
|
|
0.6 | ml |
garlic powder
|
|
59 | ml |
scallions, spring or green onions
chopped |
|
59 | ml |
mint leaves
fresh |
* |
118 | ml |
chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
cooked, optional |
Directions
Put the bulgur in a small mixing bowl.
Pour the boiling water over the bulgur.
Mix.
Cover with a towel and let stand for 1 hour.
After 1 hour the excess water should be removed.
The easiest way to do this is to pour the bulgur and water into a fine mesh strainer.
Let the water drain off, pressing the bulgur with your hands to remove as much of the excess water as possible.
Place the drained bulgur in a bowl.
Add the remaining ingredients.
Toss well to mix.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors.
HELPFUL HINTS: This is a great make-ahead dish, easy to take to a pot-luck dinner or picnic.
Try it stuffed in pita bread for a different sandwich idea.
This recipe can be doubled or quadrupled easily for larger amounts.