Pickled Rice Tabbouleh Recipes

TABBOULEH WITH POMEGRANATE SEEDS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add a 12-ounce bag frozen riced cauliflower and broccoli, 1/2 cup finely chopped green beans, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool. Stir in 1 tablespoon each lemon juice and olive oil, 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds and 1/4 cup each chopped parsley and mint.

PICKLED RICE TABBOULEH

Steps:

• Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 350°F. Cook garlic and 1/3 cup olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until garlic is soft enough to easily smash against the side of the pan, 12-15 minutes. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, toast pumpkin seeds on a large rimmed baking sheet on upper rack, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Let cool.
• Blend cilantro, pumpkin seeds, chile, lime juice, pumpkin seed oil (if using), and garlic oil (with garlic) until smooth. Add a big pinch of salt and blend again.
• Place rice in a sieve or colander and rinse under running water until water runs clear (this removes surface starch and keeps rice from getting gummy). Combine rice, kombu (if using), and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan; season with salt and let sit 20 minutes.
• Bring rice to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover pan and cook until rice is tender, 30-35 minutes (you can also use a rice cooker; follow instructions for correct timing). Remove pan from heat and let sit (still covered) 15 minutes; fluff rice with a fork.
• Transfer warm rice to a large bowl and stir in 1/4 cup brine. Let rice cool completely, then toss in herbs, oil, lemon zest and juice, and remaining 1/4 cup brine; season with salt and pepper. Serve with sauce drizzled over.

CAULIFLOWER "RICE" TABBOULEH

Steps:

• Grate cauliflower with the coarse grater disk on a food processor or the largest holes on a box grater until rice-like in texture. Transfer to a large, microwave-safe bowl and toss with 1 Tbsp. oil and 1/4 tsp. salt. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high 3 minutes. Carefully remove plastic wrap, spread cauliflower "rice" on a rimmed baking sheet, and let cool.
• Wipe out food processor, if necessary, and fit with chopping blade. Pulse parsley, mint, scallions, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, 3/4 tsp. salt, and remaining 1/4 cup oil until herbs are coarsely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in red pepper flakes. Add cauliflower, cucumber, and tomatoes and gently toss to coat. Season with additional salt, if necessary.
• Do Ahead
• Cauliflower "rice" can be made 3 days ahead. Chill in a resealable container.

QUICK TABBOULEH

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix bulgur with 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt and 2 cups boiling water. Cover bowl, and let sit until bulgur is tender (but still slightly chewy), about 30 minutes. Drain in a fine-mesh sieve, pressing to remove liquid; return to bowl.
• Add tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, lemon juice, and oil; season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days (bring to room temperature before serving).