Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Tabbouli (Tabbouleh)

A refreshing salad from Lebanon, tabbouleh is traditionally eaten by scooping it up with lettuce leaves.

Serve with Toasted Pita Chips and raw vegetables.


Ingredients:


1 cup bulgur (cracked wheat)
2 cups boiling water
2 each tomatoes finely diced
1 bunch scallions, spring or green onions
3 teaspoons fresh chopped mint fresh, or 2 tablespoons mint, dried
2 cups fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1/2 cup lemon juice fres
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
black pepper to taste

Directions

Place uncooked bulgur in a bowl; pour boiling water over it and let it soak 1 hour (stir occasionally).

Drain well in a fine strainer, squeeze water out with hands.

Return bulgur to the bowl and add all other ingredients; mix well.

Chill for 2 hours.

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