Catering services recipes

Taboulleh

This is an authentic taboulleh recipe provided by a cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program participant from Syria.

1 cup bulgur wheat
2 cups boiling water
2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint
11/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped scallions or green onions
1/2 cup chopped green pepper 2 tomatoes, chopped fine
1/2 tsp lite salt
1/3 cup tomato paste
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 tsp minced garlic

Put the bulgur in a mixing bowl. Pour the boiling water over the bulgur. Cover with foil and let stand for 1 hour. After 1 hour, remove the excess water. The easiest way to do this is to pour the bulgur and the water into a fine mesh strainer. Let the water drain off, pressing the bulgur with your hands to remove as much of the excess water as possible. Place the drained bulgur in a bowl. Blend lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt with tomato paste. Add dressing and remaining ingredients to wheat and toss well to mix. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to blend. Makes about 9 - 3/4 cup servings.

Nutrition information per serving:
Calories: 118
Fat, Gm: 2
Cholesterol, Mg: 0
Sodium, Mg: 80
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch