How to Make Authentic Lebanese Tabbouleh | Best Tabbouleh Recipe from My Mum!

bulgur wheat

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: couscous

Quinoa is gluten-free and high in protein, while couscous is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is rich in healthy fats, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Kale offers similar nutrients, and dried parsley is a cost-effective alternative.

fresh mint

🥗Healthier: dried mint

💰Cheaper: none

Dried mint can be used in place of fresh for convenience.

Lay out parsley in a clean sink and pour water on top to soak.

Drain the water and soak parsley a few more times to remove dirt.

Use a salad spinner to dry the parsley after washing.

Align parsley stems for easier cutting, cutting off the long stems to make them even.

Hold the parsley tightly and cut finely, ensuring not to bruise the leaves.

Chop parsley and store in a container with kitchen paper to keep fresh.

Align mint leaves, roll them up, and chop finely for better control.

Put 1/4 cup of bulgur in a bowl and dice tomatoes, adding them on top of the bulgur.

Add lemon juice to the bulgur to soak up flavor from the tomatoes.

Mix in equal parts of chopped parsley and mint with the bulgur and tomatoes.

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