Crazy Delicious Cilantro Tabouli Recipe!

This recipe for cilantro tabouli, also spelled tabbouleh, is a twist on the Mediterranean classic. Serendipitous discovery when I didn’t have any parsley on hand!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼cupswater

  • 1cupbulgur wheat

  • 2tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped

  • 2green onions, sliced into thin slivers

  • ¾cupcoarsely chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2clovesgarlic, minced, or to taste

  • 2lemons, juiced

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil

  • 1teaspoonground cumin

  • ½teaspoonfreshly cracked pepper

  • salt to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, turn off the heat, and stir in bulgur wheat. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes to absorb water. Strain off any liquid left unabsorbed, if necessary.

  2. Place bulgur wheat in a large salad bowl, and lightly toss with tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, pepper, and salt until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate salad for at least 3 hours to blend flavors; serve cold.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories94
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
5g
6%
Saturated Fat
1g
4%
Sodium
12mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
12g
4%
Dietary Fiber
3g
11%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
2g
Vitamin C
9mg
46%
Calcium
26mg
2%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
206mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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