Tomatoes Stuffed with Tabbouleh Salad Recipe

Name: Tomatoes Stuffed with Tabbouleh Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup wheat bulgur, available in rice section of your market; 1 cup boiling water; 2 ripe lemons, juiced; 1 cup parsley leaves, 1 bunch, chopped; 1/2 cup mint leaves, 1/2 bunch, chopped; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 plum tomato, seeded and diced; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the bowl in a slow stream; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 large vine ripe tomatoes or beefsteak tomatoes

Servings: persons

1
In a bowl, cover bulgar with boiling water and stir.
2
Cover the bowl place it in the refrigerator or counter top.
3
Let the bulgar stand 20 minutes to soften.
4
Add lemon juice, parsley, mint, scallions, plum tomato to the bulgar and toss to combine.
5
Dress the salad with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, to your taste.
6
To serve, cut tomatoes into quarters, but do not allow the knife to go all the way through the tomato.
7
Section the tomatoes, but leave the skin in tact on the bottom.
8
Open the tomato up to resemble an open flower.
9
Season the tomatos with salt and pepper and pile a generous amount of tabbouleh salad on top of the tomato, allowing the salad to spill down and over the wedges of tomato on to the plate.

780

kcal

Calories

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup wheat bulgur, available in rice section of your market, 1 cup boiling water, 2 ripe lemons, juiced, 1 cup parsley leaves, 1 bunch, chopped, and more.

Yes, Tomatoes Stuffed with Tabbouleh Salad 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!

Tomatoes Stuffed with Tabbouleh Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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