Tabouli

Name: Tabouli
Ingredients: 1 c. dry bulgur wheat; 1 1/2 c. boiling water; 1 to 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice; 1/4 c. olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; black pepper to taste; 4 scallions, finely minced; 1 packed c. minced parsley; 10 to 15 fresh mint leaves, minced, or 1 to 2 Tbsp. dried; 2 medium-sized ripe tomatoes, diced; 1/2 c. cooked chickpeas (optional); 1 medium bell pepper, diced (optional); 1 small cucumber, seeded and minced (optional)

14 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 c. dry bulgur wheat
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 to 1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
1/4 c. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
black pepper to taste
4 scallions, finely minced
1 packed c. minced parsley
10 to 15 fresh mint leaves, minced, or 1 to 2 Tbsp. dried
2 medium-sized ripe tomatoes, diced
1/2 c. cooked chickpeas (optional)
1 medium bell pepper, diced (optional)
1 small cucumber, seeded and minced (optional)

Directions

1

Combine bulgur and boiling water in a medium to large bowl. Cover and let stand until the bulgur is tender (20 to 30 minutes, minimum).
2

Add salt, lemon juice, garlic and black pepper and mix thoroughly.
3

Cover tightly and refrigerate until about 30 minutes before serving.