Tabbouleh Wrapped in Romaine Leaves Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3/4 cup bulgar wheat
1 cup minced onion
1 tsp ground allspice
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 cups finely chopped parsley
2 cups finely chopped scallions
4 cups finely chopped super-ripe tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh spearmint, chopped fine
2 tbsp crushed dried spearmint
2 tbsp preserved lemons, rinsed and minced peel and pulp
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 cup whole fresh peas (or 1/2 cup.each) or 1 cup chickpeas (or 1/2 cup. each)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
olive (to garnish )
feta cheese (to garnish ) (optional)
the inner romaine leaf (for filling if desired or eat straight up!)

Directions:

Soak bulgur wheat in boiling water to cover by 1/2 inch for 20 to 40 minutes and then place in sieve to drain.
Shorter time the more chewy the bulgur.
Combine minced onion with allspice, pepper and salt in a large bowl.
Add parsley, scallions, tomatoes, fresh and dried spearmint and preserved lemons.
Add cucumber peas and or chickpeas.
Gently fold in the soaked or rinsed wheat.
Stir lemon juice and oil together and stir into salad.
Refrigerate to chill before serving.
Check seasoning and adjust to taste.
Garnish with Olives and feta cheese.
Surround salad with small romaine leaves.
Use them to scoop up the salad.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	415.47 Kcal (1739 kJ)
Calories from fat	171.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.07g	29%
Sodium	2894.25mg	121%
Potassium	443.45mg	9%
Total Carbs	60.24g	20%
Sugars	46.93g	188%
Dietary Fiber	6.65g	27%
Protein	4.81g	10%
Vitamin C	57.7mg	96%
Iron	4.1mg	23%
Calcium	113.4mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	104.52 Kcal (438 kJ)
Calories from fat	43.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.8g	29%
Sodium	728.13mg	121%
Potassium	111.56mg	9%
Total Carbs	15.16g	20%
Sugars	11.81g	188%
Dietary Fiber	1.67g	27%
Protein	1.21g	10%
Vitamin C	14.5mg	96%
Iron	1mg	23%
Calcium	28.5mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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