Homemade Tabbouleh
This Homemade Tabbouleh recipe is fresh and delicious! A vegetarian Levantine salad consisting of finely minced parsley, mint and green onions tossed with soaked bulgur wheat, lemon juice and olive oil.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup bulgur wheat
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 2 large bunches parsley tough stems removed
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 4 to 5 finely chopped green onions
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- kosher salt
- 2 roma tomatoes finely chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Add the bulgur wheat to a small bowl and pour the hot boiling water over top. Set it off to the side to soak for 30 minutes.
- In a large food processor, add the parsley, mint, green onions, garlic and a generous pinch of salt.
- Pulse until finely minced.
- In a large bowl combine the parsley mixture with the bulgur wheat, tomatoes, lemon juice and olive oil. Toss to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate 4 hours to over night.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 cup | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 271IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg