Tabbouleh Primavera Recipe

Name: Tabbouleh Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head Boston lettuce, leaves separated; 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup bulgur wheat; 1 lb. thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced (1 cup); 5 Tbs. olive oil; 4 oz. crunchy sprouts, mixed bean sprouts or radish sprouts; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 medium carrots, shredded (1 cup); 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 12-inch dice (1 ½ cups); ⅓ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 3 to 4 Tbs. fresh lemon juice; 2 Tbs. chopped fresh mint (optional); 1 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

1 head Boston lettuce, leaves separated
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 cup bulgur wheat
1 lb. thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced (1 cup)
5 Tbs. olive oil
4 oz. crunchy sprouts, mixed bean sprouts or radish sprouts
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, shredded (1 cup)
2 medium tomatoes, cut into 12-inch dice (1 ½ cups)
⅓ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 to 4 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbs. chopped fresh mint (optional)
1 tsp. salt

1
In medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil over high heat.
2
Stir in bulgur.
3
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
4
Drain in fine-meshed sieve and let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, in medium skillet, combine asparagus and 1/2 cup water.
6
Cover and simmer over high heat for 2 minutes.
7
Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
8
Return asparagus to skillet with bell pepper and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
9
Cook over high heat until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
10
In large bowl, combine asparagus mixture, cooled bulgur and remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil.
11
Add remaining ingredients except lettuce and toss well.
12
Serve over lettuce leaves.

1217

kcal

Calories

125

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head Boston lettuce, leaves separated, 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, 1 cup bulgur wheat, 1 lb. thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Tabbouleh Primavera 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tabbouleh Primavera

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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