How to Make White Bean Tabbouleh - A Step-by-Step Guide

White Bean Tabbouleh is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing side dish. This recipe is a twist on the traditional tabbouleh, a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine. By adding white beans to the mix, this dish becomes heartier and more substantial, making it a great option for vegetarians or anyone looking to add more protein to their diet. The combination of fresh herbs, tangy lemon juice, and nutty white beans creates a dish that is both flavorful and s...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup bulgur wheat, uncooked
  • 1 ½ cups boiling water
  • 2 cups chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup chopped baby spinach
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • ½ yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place the bulgur wheat in a large bowl, stir the boiling water into it, cover, and let stand until the water is absorbed and the wheat is fluffy, about 30 minutes.
  • In a large salad bowl, lightly stir together the parsley, spinach, tomato, yellow bell pepper, onion, garlic, cannellini beans, olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Add the bulgur, lightly stir to thoroughly combine the salad, and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    197 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 607mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 64mg
    • Calcium: 81mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 295mg