Tabbouleh – 4 Points

Tabbouleh (or tabouli) is a Middle Eastern vegetarian side dish made with tomatoes, cucumber, herbs, bulgur wheat, and onion. It’s seasoned with olive oil and lemon juice.

This is a very refreshing, summery dish that goes well with just about anything. Since I don’t eat wheat, I usually make this with quinoa (much to my husband’s annoyance, since he doesn’t care for quinoa). It’s traditionally made with bulgur wheat, but quinoa works well with it as a gluten free option.

With fresh herbs from the garden, this is a perfect time of the year to make this delicious and refreshing side dish.

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TABBOULEH

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Resting Time

1 hr

Total Time

25 mins

 

A refreshing and light side dish with fresh vegetables and herbs mixed in bulgur wheat and blended with olive oil and fresh lemon juice.

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 142 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 cup bulgur wheat
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup scallions (minced)
• 1 cup mint leaves (chopped)
• 1 cup flat leaf parsley (chopped)
• 1 cucumber (diced)
• 2 cups tomatoes (diced)
• 1 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large bowl or pot, place the bulgur wheat, lemon juice, olive oil and 1 1/2 tsp salt.
2. Pour in boiling water and let stand for 1 hour.
3. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
4. Season to taste and serve.

Recipe Notes

Entire recipe makes 8 servings

Serving size is about 2/3 cup

Each serving = 4 Points*

*based only on ingredients with an SP Freestyle value

Nutrition Facts

TABBOULEH

Amount Per Serving

Calories 142 Calories from Fat 62

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6.9g 11%

Saturated Fat 1.1g 6%

Sodium 1037mg 43%

Potassium 375mg 11%

Total Carbohydrates 19.1g 6%

Dietary Fiber 5.4g 22%

Sugars 2.4g

Protein 3.7g 7%

Calcium 5%

Iron 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.