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Tabbouleh Recipe, Taboule recipe, Authentic Syrian/Lebanese Tabouli recipe. التبولة السورية الأصلية

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Tabbouleh

Cultural Context

Tabbouleh is a traditional Levantine salad, particularly popular in Lebanon and Syria. It is known for its fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors, often served as a side dish or part of a mezze platter. The dish highlights the use of parsley, which is the main ingredient, and reflects the Mediterranean diet's emphasis on fresh vegetables and herbs. Tabbouleh has gained international popularity and is often associated with healthy eating.

LevantineAMside
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
parsley
4 medium-sized tomatoes
1 medium-sized onion
1 green onion
10 to 15 leaves of fresh mint
1 small cucumber
1 serving cup of bulgur (about 100 milliliters or 60 to 70 grams)
1 full lemon juice
70 to 90 milliliters of olive oil
1 large spoon of dried mint
1 large spoon of salt
1/2 spoon of sweet paprika
1/4 spoon of black pepper

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.

1

Finely chop a bundle of parsley until extremely fine.

2

Chop 4 medium-sized tomatoes finely.

3

Chop 1 medium-sized onion finely.

4

Chop 1 green onion finely.

5

Add about 10 to 15 leaves of fresh mint, chopped.

6

Add 1 small cucumber, chopped (this is an addition not in the original recipe).

7

Soak 1 serving cup of bulgur in water for about half an hour until soft.

8

Drain and squeeze the bulgur until totally dry.

9

Add the spices (dried mint, salt, sweet paprika, black pepper) to the bulgur and mix well.

10

Add the chopped vegetables (parsley, tomatoes, onion, green onion, mint, cucumber) to the bulgur and mix.

11

Add the juice of 1 full lemon (including the pulp) and 70 to 90 milliliters of olive oil, and mix again.

12

Let the tabbouleh sit in the fridge for about half an hour to allow flavors to meld.

Cooking Techniques

choppedmixed

Equipment Needed

bowlknifecutting boardmeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Also Known As

TabbouliTabbouleh Salad

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