Tabbouleh Martha Stewart Food

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).

TABBOULEH

Steps:

• Soak the bulgur in hot water for 10 minutes to plump the grains.
• Drain well and add the tomatoes, cucumber, scallions, parsley, mint, lemon juice, and oil. Toss well and season with salt and pepper.

QUINOA TABBOULEH

Steps:

• Toast quinoa in a 3-quart pot over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 6 to 8 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until grains are tender, about 15 to 16 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork and let cool to room temperature.
• Add herbs, lemon juice and zest, cucumber, tomato, and oil; mix thoroughly to combine. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Tabbouleh can be prepared up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerated, covered.

GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN WITH TABBOULEH

Steps:

• Heat grill to high. In a small saucepan, bring 3/4 cup water to a simmer. Add bulgur, season with salt and pepper, and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 10 minutes; fluff bulgur with a fork. In a medium bowl, combine bulgur, parsley, cucumber, tomato, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon oil; toss tabbouleh to combine.
• In a small bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Clean and lightly oil hot grates. Season chicken with salt and pepper; grill until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Brush chicken with lemon mixture and serve with tabbouleh.

CHOPPED-VEGETABLE TABBOULEH

Steps:

• In a saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add bulgur and allspice; stir until toasted, 2 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce to low, and cook until bulgur is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely in a large bowl.
• Add vegetables, tomatoes, lemon juice, remaining 3 tablespoons oil, and 1 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Stir in parsley and mint. Serve, or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 day.

ROASTED TABBOULEH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees with racks in middle and lower thirds. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss tomatoes with 5 teaspoons olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast on bottom rack of oven until soft and skins have blistered and burst, about 30 minutes. On a separate, small baking sheet, spread bulgur in an even layer and toast on top rack of oven until fragrant and deep golden, stirring halfway through, 15 minutes. Transfer bulgur to a large bowl.
• Add onion to the tomatoes, stir to combine, and season with salt and pepper. Roast until onion is soft and golden, flipping halfway through, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook bulgur according to package instructions. Transfer to the large bowl, season with salt and pepper, stir in chickpeas; let cool if still warm. Stir in parsley, tomatoes, onions, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and lemon juice to taste and transfer to serving platter. Serve warm or at room temperature with lemon wedges.

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH CAULIFLOWER "TABBOULEH"

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet, skin-sides up. Drizzle with oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast until a thermometer inserted in thickest parts registers 160 degrees, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes, then remove bones and thinly slice.
• Combine cauliflower, lemon zest, and 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Let stand 20 minutes. Stir in shallot, 3 tablespoons oil, and chopped herbs. Toss kale, carrots, and chickpeas with remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Divide cauliflower mixture among plates; serve with salad, chicken, and herb leaves.

TOASTED-COUSCOUS TABBOULEH

Steps:

• Place red onion in a small bowl, and cover with water. Let soak 30 minutes; transfer to paper towels, and drain.
• Lightly coat a medium saucepan with cooking spray, and place over medium heat. Add couscous; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add the water, and bring to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon salt; cook until all water has been absorbed and couscous is al dente, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool completely.
• In a large bowl, combine couscous, reserved red onion, parsley, mint, oil, and lemon juice; toss to combine. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Serve, garnished with lemon wedges.

TABBOULEH

Steps:

• Rinse the bulgur wheat in cold running water and soak in a bowl of cold water for 20 minutes. Drain and place in a large bowl.
• Add the tomatoes, scallions, parsley, cucumber, and mint. Toss together.
• Whisk together the lemon zest and juice, olive oil, and salt. Stir the dressing into the salad to fully combine.

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.

TANGY TABBOULEH SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, cover bulgur with 3 cups boiling water. Let stand 45 minutes. Drain well; return to bowl. Meanwhile, cook asparagus in boiling water until bright green and crisp, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to ice water to cool; drain and pat dry. Cut kernels off cobs, and cook in boiling water, 3 minutes; drain and let cool.
• Add asparagus, corn, fennel, scallions, and cilantro to bulgur; toss to combine.
• In a bowl, whisk lime juice, sour cream, oil, salt, and pepper. Pour over salad; toss. Serve at room temperature, or refrigerate.

TOMATO AND CORN TABBOULEH SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, cover bulghur with the boiling water. Let stand 45 minutes. Drain well; return to a bowl. Set aside.
• Place corn on cutting board, and, using a sharp knife, carefully cut kernels from cob, taking care that the corn does not roll as you work. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add one-third of the corn, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until corn is caramelized and golden, about 7 minutes. One minute before the corn is done, add one-third of the minced garlic, and mix with the corn. Transfer corn to a baking pan to cool. When corn is finished, deglaze pan with a little lime juice; stir, using a wooden spoon, to loosen any browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Add to corn. Repeat with remaining corn 2 more times. Set aside for corn to cool.
• Combine bulghur with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, tomatoes, remaining lime juice, mint, parsley, and chives. Add corn; mix well. Chill 30 minutes before serving. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

TABBOULEH WITH WATERMELON

Steps:

• Bring water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in bulgur, and remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork, and let stand, uncovered, until cooled, 15 to 30 minutes.
• Transfer bulgur to a bowl, and toss with watermelon, parsley, scallions, oil, lemon zest and juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gently fold in goat cheese.

LEBANESE TABBOULEH

Steps:

• Place the bulgur in a bowl, and cover with water by 1/2 inch. Soak for 20 minutes, until slightly softened. Drain through a cheesecloth-lined strainer, and press the bulgur against the strainer to squeeze out excess water. Transfer to a large bowl, and toss with the garlic, lemon juice, parsley, mint, tomatoes, scallions and salt. Leave at room temperature or in the refrigerator for two to three hours, so that the bulgur can continue to absorb liquid and swell.
• Add the olive oil, toss together, taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with lettuce leaves.

ROASTED-TOMATO TABBOULEH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place bulgur in a heatproof bowl, add boiling water, and stir. Cover tightly, and refrigerate until liquid has been absorbed, about 1 hour.
• Combine chopped herbs. Toss tomatoes with garlic, vinegar, 1 teaspoon oil, and 2 tablespoons chopped herbs on a rimmed baking sheet, and roast until tomatoes begin to soften, about 12 minutes. Let cool.
• Add roasted-tomato mixture, remaining chopped herbs, scallions, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and remaining 2 teaspoons oil to bulgur, and gently toss. Garnish with whole herb leaves.

TRAVEL TABBOULEH

Steps:

• Soak bulghur in cold water for 1 hour, 45 minutes. Drain in a sieve lined with damp cheesecloth; squeeze out all water. Transfer to a serving bowl; fluff with a fork.
• Stir in tomatoes with juice, cucumber, parsley, and scallions. Add lemon juice, salt, and oil; season with pepper. Toss to coat. Just before serving, stir in mint.