Fragrant Garden Tabbouleh |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Middle Easterners serve traditional tabbouleh (tah-BOO-luh) chilled and with a crisp bread for scooping up every delicious morsel. Ingredients:
2/3 cup bulgur (cracked wheat), uncooked |
2 cups boiling water |
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces |
1 medium-size green pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces |
1 medium tomato, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces |
3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley |
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint |
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions |
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
Directions:
1. Combine bulgur and water in a bowl; let stand 30 minutes. Drain and squeeze in several layers of damp cheesecloth or dry papertowels.
2. Place bulgur in a large bowl; add cucumber and remaining ingredients, tossing well. Serve immediately, or cover and chillthoroughly.
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