Taboule is a great vegetarian salad. Great with turkey kabobs and pitas.
Bulgur wheat is an excellent source of whole-grain and fiber. Also is a great low fat ingredient and high in iron.
You are able to buy it in almost every grocery stores in the U.S.
INGREDIENTS ( Feeds 4-6 persons)
2 1/2 tbsp of bulgur wheat, parboiled and dried
2/3 cup of boiled water
1 large bunch of parsley (curled or flat-leaf), chopped
1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice
1 whole ripe tomato, chopped in squares
1/2 medium chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cucumber, seeded and chopped in small squares
4-5 mint leafs finely chopped (optional)
4 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil
Dash of black pepper and No Salt ( if allowed by our doctor)
Lettuce (optional)
PREPARATION
In a medium bowl combine the wheat and the hot water. Next, cover it and let it stand in the refrigerator over night.
In the morning, drain the excess water form the wheat and combine the rest of the ingredients. Mix well and let it marinate for 2-3 hours in the refrigerator before serving. Toss well before serving.
Suggestions: Serve on a bed of lettuce.
Enjoy!!
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| taboule salad: low sodium, low fat, high in fiber |
INGREDIENTS ( Feeds 4-6 persons)
2 1/2 tbsp of bulgur wheat, parboiled and dried
2/3 cup of boiled water
1 large bunch of parsley (curled or flat-leaf), chopped
1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice
1 whole ripe tomato, chopped in squares
1/2 medium chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cucumber, seeded and chopped in small squares
4-5 mint leafs finely chopped (optional)
4 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil
Dash of black pepper and No Salt ( if allowed by our doctor)
Lettuce (optional)
PREPARATION
In a medium bowl combine the wheat and the hot water. Next, cover it and let it stand in the refrigerator over night.
In the morning, drain the excess water form the wheat and combine the rest of the ingredients. Mix well and let it marinate for 2-3 hours in the refrigerator before serving. Toss well before serving.
Suggestions: Serve on a bed of lettuce.
Enjoy!!
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