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Nutritional Values
180kcal
4gProtein
25gCarbs
7gFat
8gFibre
200 gServing
* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Tabbouleh
How to order / say it
Say it
تبولة — [ta-boo-leh]
Order
I'd like the tabbouleh, please.
Locally
أريد التبولة، لو سمحت.
Say locally
A refreshing salad made with bulgur, parsley, mint, and lemon juice.
Why try it?
Tabbouleh captures the essence of fresh, vibrant Levantine salads, demonstrating the Jordanian emphasis on vegetarian dishes that rely on fresh produce for flavor.
How it tastes
Bright, fresh, and zesty, with the parsley providing an herbaceous backbone and the lemon juice adding a refreshing acidity.
Origin & History — first documented: 800
This Levantine dish dates back to the Middle Ages, developed by Arab cultures to use readily available herbs and grains, becoming widespread across Jordan after the 20th century.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 150 g bulgur wheat
- 🌿 150 g parsley
- 🌿 50 g mint leaves
- 🥕 2 large tomatoes
- 🍋 60 ml lemon juice
- 🫒 50 ml olive oil
Method
- 1 Soak bulgur wheat in water until tender.
- 2 Finely chop parsley, mint, and tomatoes.
- 3 Mix all ingredients with bulgur, adding lemon juice and olive oil.
- 4 Season with salt and allow to chill before serving.
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