Authentic Lebanese Tabbouleh

bulgur

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: couscous

Quinoa is gluten-free and more nutritious, while couscous is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is rich in healthy fats, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Remove and pick out any imperfect parsley leaves. Discard the stems too.

Place the parsley in salted water and soak for 5 minutes, then rinse with clear running water and drain in a colander. Set aside until the leaves are completely dry. Repeat with the mint leaves.

Finely chop the parsley leaves, using a sharp knife.

Finely chop the mint leaves.

Mix the parsley, tomatoes, mint, and onion.

Add the lemon juice, bulgur, olive oil, salt, and spice. Mix well.

Pour into a serving dish and decorate with cabbage leaves.

Cooking Techniques

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