Cilantro Tabouli Recipes

ISRAELI COUSCOUS TABOULI

Steps:

• Bring a medium-size saucepan of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Add the couscous and cook until al dente, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain the couscous and set aside to cool. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and zest with the olive oil to make a vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• In a large serving bowl, mix together the couscous, parsley, cilantro, mint, tomatoes, and scallions. Toss with the vinaigrette and season to taste. Allow it to sit for at least a half hour so the flavors can marry.

CILANTRO-JALAPENO HUMMUS AND TABOULI (A LA PITA JUNGLE)

Steps:

• Tabouli:.
• Place quinoa in a fine-mesh wire strainer.
• Rinse several times, rubbing the grains together to remove the bitter outer layer.
• Place water and quinoa in a small saucepan.
• Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and cover.
• Cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until all water has been absorbed.
• Let cool.
• Once the quinoa has cooled completely, mix together with the rest of the ingredients.
• Refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
• Hummus:.
• Add all ingredients, except for the reserved garbanzo bean juice, to the work bowl of your food processor.
• Process until well blended.
• While the processor is still running, slowly add reserved garbanzo bean juice through the feed chute until desired consistency is reached.
• To Serve:.
• Spread the hummus evenly onto 5 dinner plates.
• Split the tabouli into 5 servings as well, and plop into the center of each plate on top of the hummus.
• Serve with pitas and sliced cucumbers.

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.

CILANTRO TABOULI

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, turn off the heat, and stir in the bulgur wheat. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes to absorb water. Strain off any liquid left unabsorbed, if necessary.
• Place the bulgur wheat in a large salad bowl, and lightly toss with the tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, pepper, and salt until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate the salad for at least 3 hours to blend the flavors; serve cold.

CILANTRO QUINOA TABOULI

Steps:

• Maybe a little less olive oil. I used 1/3 C last time, and that was too much. Combine everything but the cheese. Let salad cool before adding cheese.