How to Make Lebanese Tabouli

This is an old lebanese recipe that has been passed down through my family.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 3 bunches of parsley
• 2-3 scallions
• 4 sprigs of fresh mint (or 4 tblsp of dried mint)
• 1/2 cup olive
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup fine bulgur
• 5 tomatoes
• 6-8 lemons
• 1 head of lettuce (romaine)

1. First, pick the mint leaves off the stems and set aside in a bowl. Next, tear up the floret parts of the parsley leaving the stems aside. Add to bowl with mint. Wash and rinse both.

2. If you do not have a food processor, mince the mint and parsely until extra fine (not pureed).

3. Wash the bulgur and squeeze the water out. Add to the mint and parsley.

4. Add minced scallions, 3 minced tomatoes and garlic. Next squeeze fresh lemon juice until desired tartness is attained. Add salt and pepper. Then add olive oil to taste.

5. Chill in the fridge for at least an hour. Tabouli tastes fresh and delicious after several days and some swear that it tastes best after sitting overnight.

6. To serve, place on clean strips of romaine lettuce. Also serve with flat bread and hummus. Enjoy!

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on 11/21/2008 mmmmmm, another great recipe!