Tabouli Recipe

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 has healthy fats, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Kale offers more nutrients, and dried parsley is cost-effective.

fresh mint

🥗Healthier: dried mint

💰Cheaper: none

Dried mint is a convenient alternative.

Rinse and clean parsley thoroughly under cold water and place in a strainer.

Soak bulgur wheat in cold water until soft.

Squeeze juice from 2 large lemons.

Chop parsley into small bundles, removing stems.

Dice scallions and add to the bowl.

Dice tomatoes and add to the mixture.

Add soaked bulgur wheat to the bowl.

Season with 1 tablespoon of salt, a couple dashes of pepper, and 5 tablespoons of olive oil.

Mix all ingredients together, traditionally using hands.

Taste and adjust seasoning with more lemon juice, olive oil, or salt if needed.

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