Authentic Lebanese Tabbouleh / Hadia's Lebanese Cuisine

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.

Chop the parsley using a sharp knife, leaving behind the tough stems.

Chop the mint leaves finely.

Dice the onion and tomatoes, using firm red tomatoes.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice right before mixing.

In a large bowl, combine chopped parsley, diced mint leaves, chopped onions, diced tomatoes, fine bulgur, and lemon juice.

Season with salt and seven spice, and drizzle with Lebanese olive oil.

Mix everything together and taste to adjust lemon and salt to preference.

Optionally add a drizzle of pomegranate molasses for flavor.

Transfer to a shallow bowl and decorate with baby lettuce leaves and diced tomatoes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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