Herb Of The Week - Spearmint - Recipe - Tabouleh (w-quinoa)

[Guest guest]

And a really great change to all tabouleh recipes is

to trade out the bulgar and add Quinoa instead.

Quinoa is one of the ancient grains of South America

for those not familar. One unusual thing about quinoa

is its very high protein content. I think it's the

highest protein grain commercially available. People

that are sensitive to wheat, or those looking for

additional protein might especially like this change.

Also in my opinion, it's somehow lighter in energy for

the hotter summer days.

 

Christina, L.Ac.

 

--- Christine Ziegler <chrisziggy

wrote:

> This is SUCH an easy and yummy dish to make during

> hot summer weather.

> Lots of fiber too! Enjoy

>

> *Smile*

> Chris (list mom)

>

> http://www.alittleolfactory.com

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> TABOULEH

> A classic Middle Eastern salad

>

> 1 c. fine bulgur

> 1 lb. tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped

> 2 c. chopped green onions

> 3 c. chopped fresh parsley

> 1/2 c. chopped fresh spearmint

> 1/2 c. olive oil

> 1/3 c. fresh lemon juice

> 1-1/4 t. salt

> 1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper

> pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)

> pinch of ground allspice(optional)

> pinch of ground cumin (optional)

>

> Rinse bulgur, cover with boiling water and let

> stand, covered, for 60

> minutes. Drain well and press dry in a fine sieve,

> or squeeze dry in

> cheesecloth or a clean dish towel. Set aside. In one

> bowl combine

> tomatoes, green onions, parsley and spearmint. In a

> smaller bowl beat

> together oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and spices

> (optional) and fold

> into tomato mixture. Add bulgur and blend well.

> Cover and chill. Serve

> tabouleh mounded on a bed of lettuce, accompanied by

> extra lettuce

> leaves, lemon wedges and warm pita bread. Serves 6

> to 8.

>

> Variations: Some folks like to add a chopped

> cucumber to their tabouleh

> recipe. Also, to make it a more hearty entree meal,

> a can of chickpeas

> and 2/3 cup of feta cheese can be added to it.