Tabbouleh Wrapped In Romaine Leaves Recipe

Name: Tabbouleh Wrapped In Romaine Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup Bulgar wheat; 1 cup minced onion; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups finely chopped parsley; 2 cups finely chopped scallions; 4 cups finely chopped super-ripe tomatoes; 1/2 cup fresh spearmint, chopped fine; 2 tablespoons crushed dried spearmint; 2 tablespoons preserved lemons, rinsed and minced peel and pulp; 1 cup chopped cucumber; 1 cup whole fresh peas (or 1/2 c.each) or 1 cup chickpeas (or 1/2 c.each); 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup olive oil; olive (to garnish); feta cheese (to garnish) (optional); the inner romaine leaf (for filling if desired or eat straight up!)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup Bulgar wheat
1 cup minced onion
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 cups finely chopped parsley
2 cups finely chopped scallions
4 cups finely chopped super-ripe tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh spearmint, chopped fine
2 tablespoons crushed dried spearmint
2 tablespoons preserved lemons, rinsed and minced peel and pulp
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 cup whole fresh peas (or 1/2 c.each) or 1 cup chickpeas (or 1/2 c.each)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
olive (to garnish)
feta cheese (to garnish) (optional)
the inner romaine leaf (for filling if desired or eat straight up!)

1
Soak bulgur wheat in boiling water to cover by 1/2 inch for 20 to 40 minutes and then place in sieve to drain.
2
Shorter time the more chewy the bulgur.
3
Combine minced onion with allspice, pepper and salt in a large bowl.
4
Add parsley, scallions, tomatoes, fresh and dried spearmint and preserved lemons.
5
Add cucumber peas and or chickpeas.
6
Gently fold in the soaked or rinsed wheat.
7
Stir lemon juice and oil together and stir into salad.
8
Refrigerate to chill before serving.
9
Check seasoning and adjust to taste.
10
Garnish with Olives and feta cheese.
11
Surround salad with small romaine leaves.
12
Use them to scoop up the salad.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup Bulgar wheat, 1 cup minced onion, 1 teaspoon ground allspice, 1 tablespoon salt, and more.

Yes, Tabbouleh Wrapped In Romaine Leaves 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.

Tabbouleh Wrapped In Romaine Leaves

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