Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 cup

bulghur

fine

2 bunch

parsley

curly

12 unit

mint leaves

large

5 unit

scallions

3 unit

tomatoes

medium

0.5 unit

cucumber

English

2 unit

lemons

juiced

0.5 cup

olive oil

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

Step 1
~2 min

Place bulghur in a bowl.

Step 2
~2 min

Cover with an inch of water.

Step 3
~2 min

Let it sit for at least 20 minutes to hydrate.

Step 4
~2 min

Wash and dry the parsley and mint.

Step 5
~2 min

Remove the stems.

Step 6
~2 min

Finely chop the herbs together.

Step 7
~2 min

Place herbs in a large mixing bowl.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 8
~2 min

Peel and deseed the cucumber half.

Step 9
~2 min

Slice it lengthwise into thirds.

Step 10
~2 min

Chop the cucumber.

Step 11
~2 min

Chop onion and tomato.

Step 12
~2 min

Add cucumber, onion, and tomato to the parsley and mint.

Step 13
~2 min

Squeeze any remaining water out of the bulghur.

Step 14
~2 min

Add bulghur to the vegetables.

Step 15
~2 min

Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Step 16
~2 min

Mix well.

Step 17
~2 min

Taste and adjust seasoning and olive oil as needed.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For best results, let the tabbouleh sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Adjust the amount of lemon juice and olive oil to your preference.

Use the freshest ingredients possible for the best flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with grilled meats or vegetables.

Enjoy as a light lunch or snack.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Hummus
Baba Ghanoush
Falafel

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Lebanon

Cultural Significance

A staple dish in Lebanese cuisine, often served as part of a mezze platter.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Eid
Ramadan
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Party
Potluck

Popularity Score

75/100

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