Cilantro Tabouli Recipes

CILANTRO TABOULI

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, turn off the heat, and stir in the bulgur wheat. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes to absorb water. Strain off any liquid left unabsorbed, if necessary.
• Place the bulgur wheat in a large salad bowl, and lightly toss with the tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, pepper, and salt until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate the salad for at least 3 hours to blend the flavors; serve cold.

PARSLEY TABBOULEH

Steps:

• Combine water and bulgur in a small saucepan. Bring to a full boil, remove from heat, cover and let stand until the water is absorbed and the bulgur is tender, 25 minutes or according to package directions. If any water remains, drain bulgur in a fine-mesh sieve. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool for 15 minutes.
• Combine lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber and scallions to the bulgur. Add the dressing and toss. Serve at room temperature or chill for at least 1 hour to serve cold.

CILANTRO QUINOA TABOULI

Steps:

• Maybe a little less olive oil. I used 1/3 C last time, and that was too much. Combine everything but the cheese. Let salad cool before adding cheese.

TABBOULEH

Steps:

• Place the bulghur in a large bowl, pour in the boiling water, and add the lemon juice, olive oil, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Stir, then allow to stand at room temperature for about 1 hour.
• Add the scallions, mint, parsley, cucumber, tomatoes, 2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper; mix well. Season, to taste, and serve or cover and refrigerate. The flavor will improve if the tabbouleh sits for a few hours.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS TABOULI

Steps:

• Bring a medium-size saucepan of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Add the couscous and cook until al dente, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain the couscous and set aside to cool. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and zest with the olive oil to make a vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• In a large serving bowl, mix together the couscous, parsley, cilantro, mint, tomatoes, and scallions. Toss with the vinaigrette and season to taste. Allow it to sit for at least a half hour so the flavors can marry.

CILANTRO-JALAPENO HUMMUS AND TABOULI (A LA PITA JUNGLE)

Steps:

• Tabouli:.
• Place quinoa in a fine-mesh wire strainer.
• Rinse several times, rubbing the grains together to remove the bitter outer layer.
• Place water and quinoa in a small saucepan.
• Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and cover.
• Cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until all water has been absorbed.
• Let cool.
• Once the quinoa has cooled completely, mix together with the rest of the ingredients.
• Refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
• Hummus:.
• Add all ingredients, except for the reserved garbanzo bean juice, to the work bowl of your food processor.
• Process until well blended.
• While the processor is still running, slowly add reserved garbanzo bean juice through the feed chute until desired consistency is reached.
• To Serve:.
• Spread the hummus evenly onto 5 dinner plates.
• Split the tabouli into 5 servings as well, and plop into the center of each plate on top of the hummus.
• Serve with pitas and sliced cucumbers.

MEDITERRANEAN TABBOULEH

Steps:

• Place bulgur in a large bowl. Stir in boiling water. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed., Meanwhile, place garlic on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon oil. Wrap foil around garlic. Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes. Cool for 10-15 minutes., Drain bulgur well; transfer to a large serving bowl. Stir in the shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, green onions, parsley and cilantro. Squeeze softened garlic into a small bowl and mash. Whisk in the lemon juice, salt, pepper and remaining oil; drizzle over salad. Toss to coat. Chill until serving.