Tabbouleh

Name: Tabbouleh
Ingredients: 1 cup bulgur wheat; 1 1/2 cups boiling water; 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 2 cups); 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced (about 2 cups); 1/2 cup diced red onion; 2 cups finely chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 grilled chicken breasts as an accompaniment

13 ingredients

23 steps

Ingredients

1 cup bulgur wheat
1 1/2 cups boiling water
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 2 cups)
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup diced red onion
2 cups finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 grilled chicken breasts as an accompaniment

Directions

1

Place the bulgur into a large heat-proof bowl.
2

Pour the boiling water over it, stir and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
3

Let it sit for about 15 minutes, until the water is absorbed and the bulgur is tender.
4

Drain any excess water from the bulgur.
5

Stir in the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, parsley, and mint.
6

In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, zest, cumin, salt and pepper.
7

Pour the dressing over the bulgur mixture and toss well to combine.
8

Cover and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour or more.
9

Serve chilled.
10

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (of Tabbouleh)
11

Calories 175
12

Total Fat 8 grams
13

Saturated Fat 1 gram
14

Protein 4 grams
15

Carbohydrates 25 grams
16

Fiber 6 grams
17

**Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (grilled chicken breast half in 1/4 teaspoon olive oil)
18

Calories 140
19

Total Fat 5 grams
20

Saturated Fat 1 gram
21

Protein 24 grams
22

Carbohydrates 0 grams
23

Fiber 0 grams