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Bulgur Tabbouleh

A fresh, vibrant bulgur-based tabbouleh with plenty of parsley, mint, tomatoes, lemon, and olive oil. Quick to make and best served chilled.

Time
25 min
Serving
486 kcal
Ingredients
≈ $3.98
Protein
17 g
Bulgur Tabbouleh

Ingredients

1
  1. 1 Bulgurpack 500 g ≈ $3.00 60 g
  2. 2 Parsleypack 50 g ≈ $1.50 40 g
  3. 3 Fresh mintpack 30 g ≈ $2.20 8 g
  4. 4 Tomatoes≈ $4.67 per kg 120 g
  5. 5 Cucumbers≈ $3.67 per kg 80 g
  6. 6 Green onionspack 50 g ≈ $1.30 10 g
  7. 7 Lemon≈ $4.70 per kg 25 g
  8. 8 Olive oil 12 ml
  9. 9 Feta or brined cheesepack 200 g ≈ $3.00 40 g
  10. 10 Salt 2 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

  1. Prep: Rinse bulgur1 under cold water, cover with boiling water at a 1:1.5 ratio, cover, and let sit for 15 minutes; drain and cool, squeezing out excess liquid—bulgur should be tender.

  2. Prep: Dice tomatoes4 into small cubes (0.5–1 cm).

  3. Prep: Finely chop parsley2 and mint.

  4. Combine: Mix cooled bulgur1, tomatoes4, and herbs in a large bowl.

  5. Dress: Pour in lemon7 juice and olive oil, season with salt to taste, and toss; sprinkle with crumbled feta9 and gently fold in.

  6. Serve: Let sit for 5 minutes, then serve as a standalone dish.

Tips

Why it works
Rinse bulgur to remove excess starch. Unrinsed bulgur stays gritty and absorbs less flavor. Cover with boiling water to soften evenly in 15 minutes; undercooked bulgur tastes raw.
Substitutions
Use cucumber instead of tomatoes for a crunchier texture; swap feta for crumbled goat cheese if unavailable. Skip mint if you only have parsley. Double the parsley amount.
Common mistakes
Over-soaking bulgur makes it mushy; check by squeezing a grain. It should hold shape but feel tender. Under-seasoned salad tastes bland; taste before adding feta.
Storing and reheating
Keeps 3 days in the fridge; store in an airtight container. Reheat gently in a pan with a splash of water to revive texture. Freezing dulls the herbs. Eat fresh.
Serve with
Pair with grilled chicken or falafel for dinner. Serve as a side with pita bread for a quick meal.

In short

  • Marked healthy: the planner picks it more often for the goals “lose weight” and “eat well”.

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