Tabbouleh

Name: Tabbouleh
Ingredients: 3/4 cup bulgur (about 4 ounces), rinsed; 3/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (1 large bunch); 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint; 6 scallions, white and tender green, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Generous pinch of cayenne pepper

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup bulgur (about 4 ounces), rinsed
3/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (1 large bunch)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
6 scallions, white and tender green, finely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Generous pinch of cayenne pepper

Directions

1

Put the bulgur in a medium bowl and add hot water to cover by at least 2 inches.
2

Let soak for 15 minutes.
3

Drain the bulgur in a fine sieve, pressing on the grains to extract excess water.
4

Transfer to a bowl.
5

Add the parsley, mint, scallions, oil and lemon juice and toss.
6

Season with salt, black pepper and cayenne and toss.
7

Cover and let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.