The Perfect Basic Tabbouleh Recipe

Name: The Perfect Basic Tabbouleh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup bulgur wheat, fine to medium grind; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups parsley, flat leaf, finely chopped, about 3 bunches; 1 cup mint, finely chopped; 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced; 1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped (about 1 cucumber); 1/4 cup, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

3/4 cup bulgur wheat, fine to medium grind
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cups parsley, flat leaf, finely chopped, about 3 bunches
1 cup mint, finely chopped
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped (about 1 cucumber)
1/4 cup, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

1
Pour approximately 2 cups of boiling water over the bulgar and cover.
2
Walk away and just let stand for 25 minutes.
3
Drain excess water from the bulgar by gently pressing the grains in a strainer.
4
Allow to cool.
5
Pour into a bowl and fluff with a fork.
6
Toss bulgur with remaining ingredients.
7
Cover and place in refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours.
8
It's even better if you wait to serve until the following day.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup bulgur wheat, fine to medium grind, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 cups parsley, flat leaf, finely chopped, about 3 bunches, 1 cup mint, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, The Perfect Basic 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.

The Perfect Basic Tabbouleh

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