Tabbouleh Wrapped in Romaine Leaves
Elevate your next appetizer platter with these vibrant and refreshing Tabbouleh Wrapped in Romaine Leaves! This Mediterranean-inspired dish combines a zesty blend of tender bulgur wheat, fresh parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, and scallions, all tossed in a tangy lemon-garlic dressing. The tabbouleh is then nestled into crisp romaine lettuce leaves, creating a handheld, gluten-free serving option that's perfect for picnics, parties, or light lunches. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is bursting with fresh herbs and bright citrus flavors, making it as nutritious as it is delicious. Serve as an elegant appetizer or pair with grilled protein for a wholesome meal!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup bulgur wheat
- 1 cup water
- 1 bunch fresh parsley
- 0.5 bunch fresh mint
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 1 small cucumber
- 3 stalks scallions
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 whole leaves romaine lettuce leaves
Directions
Step 1
Place the bulgur wheat in a large heatproof bowl. Boil the water and pour it over the bulgur. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel, and let it sit for 10 minutes, or until the bulgur absorbs the water and becomes tender.
Step 2
Meanwhile, finely chop the parsley and mint leaves. Discard the thick stems.
Step 3
Dice the tomatoes and cucumber into small pieces. Thinly slice the scallions.
Step 4
Once the bulgur is tender, fluff it with a fork to separate the grains. Let it cool for 5 minutes.
Step 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, and scallions with the bulgur.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the bulgur mixture and toss everything well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 8
Wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce leaves. Arrange them on a platter.
Step 9
Spoon the tabbouleh mixture into each romaine leaf, gently pressing down so it holds its shape.
Step 10
Serve immediately as a light appetizer or meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1138.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1253.3 |
| Total Fat 60.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2465.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 170.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 44.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.5g | |
| Protein 30.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 360.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2591.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories