Lemon Fresh Tabbouleh
by Kristine Napier, MPH
Servings: 6 (1 1/2 cups Per Serving)
Prep Time: 15
| Nutrition Facts |
| Serving Size 1 1/2 cups |
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| Amount per serving |
| Calories 200 | |
| % Daily Value* |
| Total Fat 2g | |
| | Saturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | |
| Sodium 125mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate 43g | |
| | Dietary Fiber 10g | |
| Protein 7g | |
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |
Tabbouleh is a classic Middle Eastern dish. This version, inspired by the Palouse region's vast wheat fields, is considerably slimmed down from the traditional version. Enjoy it for a main course or a side dish salad.
Ingredients
½ cup fresh lemon juice
2 cups (12 ounces) uncooked bulgur
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 bunch (5 or 6) green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
4 tomatoes, chopped
Directions
- In a medium-size saucepan, bring the lemon juice and 3 ½ cups water to a boil.
- Add the bulgur, oil, pepper and salt.
- Remove from heat; cover, and let stand 20 to 25 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the parsley, green onions and garlic; toss to mix well.
- Add the bulgur mixture; toss again to mix well.
- Transfer the bulgur mixture to a large serving bowl; refrigerate covered at least 3 hours until thoroughly chilled.
- Sit in the chopped tomatoes just before serving.
Cooking Tip
Substitute an equal amount of chopped fresh mint for the parlsey. If you use mint, also try using an equal amount of orange juice instead of lemon juice.