Lebanese Tabouleh

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Lebanese Tabouleh
45 min.
2
213kcal
33.16%sweetness
45.12%saltiness
100%sourness
58.82%bitterness
29.94%savoriness
88.88%fattiness
0%spiciness

Suggestions

Tabbouleh is a traditional Lebanese salad that is perfect as a side dish or a light meal. This recipe is a refreshing and healthy twist on the classic, featuring a generous amount of fresh herbs and a tangy lemon dressing. It's easy to make and is perfect for those following a vegetarian, vegan, or dairy-free diet.

The star of this dish is undoubtedly the parsley, which gives it a fresh and vibrant flavor. Combined with the mint, spring onion, and bulgur wheat, this salad is packed with texture and flavor. The lemon juice and olive oil dressing adds a zesty tang that brings all the ingredients together. This dish is best served chilled, making it an excellent choice for a summer meal or as a refreshing side.

With a high health score and an impressive nutritional profile, this Lebanese Tabbouleh is a delicious way to boost your intake of essential vitamins and minerals. It's a simple yet flavorful dish that showcases the beauty of fresh herbs and Mediterranean flavors. Whether enjoyed as a side or a light meal, it's sure to impress and satisfy.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons bulgur wheat cooked
  • cups flat parsley 
  • tablespoon mint leaves fresh
  • tablespoons spring onion finely chopped
  •  juice of lemon 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup roma tomatoes finely chopped

Equipment

  • food processor
  • paper towels
  • mixing bowl
  • colander

Directions

  1. Remove stems from parsley and mint. Rinse leaves in a colander. Pat dry with paper towel.In a food processor pulse parsley and mint until finely chopped.
  2. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add green onions, tomatoes and bulgur wheat; stir to combine.Toss with lemon juice and olive oil. Refrigerate for an hour before serving.
  4. Serve on its own or with pita bread
  5. Serves 2

Nutrition Facts

Calories213kcal
Protein8.4%
Fat59.22%
Carbs32.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
74.5
Glycemic Load
4.72
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
24.836086956522%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.51mg
Hesperetin
2.42mg
Naringenin
0.41mg
Apigenin
194.06mg
Luteolin
1.31mg
Kaempferol
1.49mg
Myricetin
13.4mg
Quercetin
1.44mg

Taste

Sweetness:
33.16%
Saltiness:
45.12%
Sourness:
100%
Bitterness:
58.82%
Savoriness:
29.94%
Fattiness:
88.88%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:212.51kcal
10.63%
Fat:15.01g
23.1%
Saturated Fat:2.1g
13.15%
Carbohydrates:18.47g
6.16%
Net Carbohydrates:12.37g
4.5%
Sugar:2.18g
2.42%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:56.67mg
2.46%
Protein:4.79g
9.59%
Vitamin K:1505.63µg
1433.94%
Vitamin A:8025.91IU
160.52%
Vitamin C:132.04mg
160.05%
Folate:156.25µg
39.06%
Iron:6.32mg
35.11%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.37%
Fiber:6.11g
24.44%
Vitamin E:2.93mg
19.54%
Potassium:675mg
19.29%
Magnesium:73.62mg
18.4%
Calcium:145.16mg
14.52%
Copper:0.21mg
10.59%
Vitamin B3:2.1mg
10.51%
Phosphorus:103.45mg
10.35%
Zinc:1.33mg
8.85%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.54%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.17%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.32%
Vitamin B5:0.55mg
5.53%
Source:Foodista
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