Tabouli-ish (aka Tomato-less Tabouli)
Lemon juice (and other citrus juices) can make symptoms worse if you’re experiencing heartburn, but the zest is a way to get around the symptoms without sacrificing the crisp flavor of citrus. The fresh ingredients in this salad don’t need too much help to shine, so the simple yet flavorful dressing just acts to tie all of the flavors and textures together. And like many grain dishes, this one gets better as it sits in the fridge and makes great leftovers.
INGREDIENTS
Makes 4 servings
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups cooked bulgur wheat
2 cups chopped cucumbers (1⁄4-inch dice)
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
½ cup chopped red bell peppers (¼-inch dice)
Note:
Recipe courtesy of C & J Nutrition from their hot off the press book Healthy, Happy Pregnancy Cookbook: Over 125 Delicious Recipes to Satisfy You, Nourish Baby, and Combat Common Pregnancy Discomforts
Lemon juice (and other citrus juices) can make symptoms worse if you’re experiencing heartburn, but the zest is a way to get around the symptoms without sacrificing the crisp flavor of citrus. The fresh ingredients in this salad don’t need too much help to shine, so the simple yet flavorful dressing just acts to tie all of the flavors and textures together. And like many grain dishes, this one gets better as it sits in the fridge and makes great leftovers.
INGREDIENTS
Makes 4 servings
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups cooked bulgur wheat
2 cups chopped cucumbers (1⁄4-inch dice)
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
½ cup chopped red bell peppers (¼-inch dice)
Note:
Recipe courtesy of C & J Nutrition from their hot off the press book Healthy, Happy Pregnancy Cookbook: Over 125 Delicious Recipes to Satisfy You, Nourish Baby, and Combat Common Pregnancy Discomforts
METHOD
Whisk together the oil, lemon zest, salt, and cumin in a small bowl. Combine the bulgur, cucumber, chickpeas, parsley, and bell peppers in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the bulgur mixture and toss well to coat all the ingredients with the dressing.
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