Tabbouleh
- 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
- Place the bulgur into a large heat-proof bowl.
- Pour the boiling water over it, stir and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
- Let it sit for about 15 minutes, until the water is absorbed and the bulgur is tender.
- Drain any excess water from the bulgur.
- Stir in the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, parsley, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, zest, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the bulgur mixture and toss well to combine.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour or more.
- Serve chilled.
- Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (of Tabbouleh)
- Calories 175
- Total Fat 8 grams
- Saturated Fat 1 gram
- Protein 4 grams
- Carbohydrates 25 grams
- Fiber 6 grams
- **Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (grilled chicken breast half in 1/4 teaspoon olive oil)
- Calories 140
- Total Fat 5 grams
- Saturated Fat 1 gram
- Protein 24 grams
- Carbohydrates 0 grams
- Fiber 0 grams
bulgur wheat, boiling water, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, mint leaves, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, ground cumin, salt, chicken breasts
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/tabbouleh-recipe.html (may not work)