Tabbouleh is a traditional Middle Eastern recipe made of bulgur, tomatoes, and hand chopped fresh parsley. This tasty meal is traditionally served in small cos lettuce leaves. Bulgur is a versatile grain high in fiber and protein. Bulgur wheat is easy to make and you can add it to bread, salads, and meat and fish dishes. Here are some amazingly delicious Tabbouleh recipes:
1. Simple And Easy Tabbouleh Recipe
This simple and easy tabbouleh recipe is packed with vitamins, mineral, and fiber. If you are gluten sensitive, use quinoa in this recipe.
Ingredients:
1 cup bulgur wheat
1/3 cup dried cranberries
2 medium cucumbers, diced
1 scallion
2 tbsp. mint leaves, chopped
3 tbsp. parsley, chopped
3 tsp. olive oil
2 tsp. red wine vinegar
½ lemon, juiced
Salt and pepper to taste
4 red radishes, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions:
Cook the bulgur according to the package instructions. Leave covered for 30 min. Add the garlic and set aside to cool. Chopped the scallion add it to a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper and toss well to combine.
2. Broccoli Tabbouleh
Broccoli tabbouleh-a perfect addition to any lunch or dinner. This recipe is also low-carb and gluten-free!
Ingredients:
1 small head of broccoli
1/3 parsley, chopped
2 tbsp. mint leaves, chopped
1 green onion, sliced
1 tomato, quartered
1 cucumber, diced
10 olives, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. vinegar
4 tbsp. olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
In a food processor, place the broccoli and pulse until you have a texture that resembles rice. Place the broccoli, rice, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic,olives, cucumber, tomato, green onion, mint leaves and parsley into a large bowl and toss to mix. Serve cold! Done!
3. Tabbouleh Salad
This salad will keep you energized through the day. You can add shrimps in a non-vegan version of the recipe.
Ingredients:
1 cup bulgur
2 tbsp. pomegranate seed
1/2 cup apples, peeled, diced
1 green onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp.lemon juice
2 tbsp.olive oil
Salt and pepper l, to taste
1//3 ground turmeric
Instructions:
Soak the bulgur overnight and discard the water. In a large pot bring the water to a boil. Add the bulgur and cook for 50 min. Drain well. Simply, add all the ingredients in a large bowl and toss to coat well. Bon appetit!
4. Vegan Tabbouleh With Tofu
This vegan tabbouleh with tofu recipe will keep you healthy during these cold days. Serve with veggie kabobs.
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup bulgur wheat
1/5 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Salt, and pepper, to taste
1 cup chopped parsley
1 scallion, chopped
1 tbsp. fresh mint, chopped
1 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 garlic clove, minced
4tbsp. olive oil
Instructions:
Cook the bulgur according to the package instructions; drain. In a large bowl mix together the bulgur and veggies. In another bowl mix all the ingredients together. Serve and enjoy!
5. Vegan Chickpea Tabbouleh
This delicious chickpea tabbouleh is very simple, yet so delicious! It is a perfect for large dinner parties.
Ingredients:
1 cup bulgur (or quinoa), cooked, drained and rinsed
1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 green onion, peeled
1 small cucumber, diced
1/2cup chickpeas, cooked, drained and rinsed
1 tbsp., mint leaves, chopped
3 tbsp. parsley, chopped
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 lemon, juiced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
In a large salad bowl, add the bulgur, cumin seeds, tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, mint leaves, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice and stir to combine. Garnish with mint leaves. Serve and enjoy!
