It’s time to introduce yourself to tabbouleh. Tabbouleh is a popular dish in Levantine cuisine that is essentially a type of finely chopped salad. It is primarily made with chopped parsley and combined with bulgur, mint, onions, and tomatoes. This dish is delicious and has a wonderful crunch factor thanks to the bulgur. It is also a traditional part of the mezze in the Middle East and Arab world which makes it a great appetizer and side dish.
Health Benefits
This dish calls for two pounds of tomatoes – that’s a lot of tomatoes and a lot of health benefits. Tomatoes have the ability to lower and regulate your blood pressure, improve your eye health, and improve your stomach health. They can provide relief from the symptoms of diabetes, treat certain skin conditions like irritation and inflammation, and help to treat urinary tract infections. Tomatoes are also great for detoxifying the body and can take some of the stress off your liver
Ingredients
cups bulgur: 1 1/2
cups boiling water: 3
lbs tomatoes – diced: 2
cup fresh parsley – chopped: 1
green onions – minced: 3
cup fresh mint leaves – minced: 1/4
tbsps olive oil: 3
cup fresh lemon juice: 1/4
salt and ground black pepper to taste
How To Make Tabbouleh
- Place bulgur in a casserole dish.
- Cover the bulgur with 3 cups boiling water.
- Let until the water has been absorbed.
- Fluff bulgur with a fork.
- Add salt and pepper, tomatoes, olive oil, parsley, green onions, mint, and lemon juice,
- Stir to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Trivia
Tabbouleh most likely originated in Syria or Lebanon.