Low Fat Lemon Lima Bean Tabbouleh Recipe

Name: Low Fat Lemon Lima Bean Tabbouleh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dressing:; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger root; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; Salad:; 2 cups water; 1 cup bulgur; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen lima beans; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 cup seeded and chopped tomato; 1 cup peeled, seeded, and chopped cucumber; 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion; 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint

Servings: persons

Dressing:
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Salad:
2 cups water
1 cup bulgur
1 teaspoon salt
1 (10 ounce) package frozen lima beans
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup seeded and chopped tomato
1 cup peeled, seeded, and chopped cucumber
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint

1
Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, ginger, garlic, sugar, and coriander together in a bowl.
2
Combine water, bulgur, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover saucepan, reduce heat, and simmer until water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
3
Bring a separate saucepan of water to a boil; add lima beans and garlic salt. Cook until lima beans are tender, 5 to 7 minutes; drain.
4
Mix bulgur, lima beans, tomato, cucumber, green onion, and mint together in a large bowl; drizzle dressing over bulgur mixture. Toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate to blend flavors, 2 hours to overnight.

154

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dressing:, 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger root, and more.

Yes, Low Fat Lemon Lima Bean Tabbouleh falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Low Fat Lemon Lima Bean Tabbouleh

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