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TABBOULEH

Source of Recipe

Jodi Galego


Recipe Introduction

Tabbouleh is just fresh and delicious. You can use this also as an appetizer - just hollow out some Campari tomatoes (or any kind of small/flavourful tomato) and/or hollowed out chunks of cucumber or zucchini and a spoonful of tabbouleh

List of Ingredients

1 cup (250 mL) vegetable broth
2/3 cup (160 mL) whole-wheat couscous
1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped Spanish onion
1 cup (250 mL) diced tomatoes
1 cup (250 mL) chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh mint
1 tsp. (5 mL) chopped garlic
2 lemons, juice only
1/2 cup (125 mL) extra virgin olive oil
sea salt to taste
Freshly ground peppercorns to taste


Recipe

Bring broth to a boil.
Remove from heat and pour over couscous. Cover and let stand 8 – 10 minutes.
Stir couscous with a fork. Cool.
Gently stir in onions, tomatoes, parsley, mint and garlic.
Toss with lemon juice and olive oil.
Adjust seasoning. Serve.
Goes well with grilled sausages and vegetables