Spicy Tabbouleh

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and zesty Spicy Tabbouleh recipe, a bold twist on the classic Middle Eastern dish. Packed with fresh parsley, mint, juicy tomatoes, and crisp cucumber, this healthy tabbouleh is given a fiery kick from minced red chili and a dash of cayenne pepper. Perfectly tender bulgur wheat soaks up a tangy dressing of lemon juice and olive oil, creating a refreshing yet spicy medley of flavors. Garnished with optional pomegranate arils for a touch of sweetness, this colorful dish doubles as a light main course or a flavorful side for any meal. Ready in just 30 minutes, Spicy Tabbouleh is a must-try for spice lovers seeking a fresh, wholesome dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup fine bulgur wheat
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1.5 cups parsley, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup mint leaves, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, diced small
• 1 cucumber, diced small
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 red chili, finely minced
• 0.25 cup lemon juice
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper or chili powder
• 0.25 cup pomegranate arils (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Place the bulgur wheat in a large, heatproof bowl. Pour the boiling water over the bulgur, cover, and let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the liquid.

Step 2

While the bulgur is soaking, finely chop the parsley and mint leaves, and dice the tomatoes and cucumber into small pieces. Thinly slice the green onions and finely mince the red chili.

Step 3

Once the bulgur is ready, fluff it with a fork to separate the grains and let it cool slightly to room temperature.

Step 4

Add the parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, and minced red chili to the bowl with the bulgur. Mix gently but thoroughly.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until fully combined.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the tabbouleh mixture and toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more lemon juice, salt, or cayenne pepper for extra spice, if desired.

Step 8

Transfer the spicy tabbouleh to a serving dish and garnish with pomegranate arils, if using.

Step 9

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1472.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1481.0

Total Fat 63.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2651.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 212.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 58.9g	0%
Total Sugars 24.1g
Protein 44.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1113.9mg	0%
Iron 49.8mg	0%
Potassium 5828.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.6%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 53.2%