Side dishe for 4
Bulgur Tabbouleh
$8.50for 435 minServes 4
Bulgur softens in hot water before being tossed with fresh vegetables, herbs, lemon, garlic, cumin, and olive oil.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Quinoa, 6 oz$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Cucumbers, 1$0.89 each typical | 1 | $0.89Typical price |
 | Cherry and grape tomatoes, 11 oz$0.30/oz typical | 11 oz | $3.18Typical price |
 | Mint, 0.25$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.66Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
 | Green onions, 0.75$1.19 each typical | 0.75 | $0.79Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.50 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsHoney or maple syrupSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
Middle EasternVegetarianDairy-freeBudgetSide dishesLunchesSummer
$2.12 per serving$8.50 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup medium-grind bulgur wheat
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 english or hothouse cucumber
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1/3 cup packed finely chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 cup packed finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2/3 cup thinly sliced scallions
Steps
- Boil the water with salt, pour it over the bulgur in a medium bowl, and cover for 20 minutes.
- Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, honey, pepper, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- Fluff the bulgur with a fork and let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Chop the cucumber and tomatoes into small pieces.
- Toss the bulgur with the cucumber, tomatoes, mint, parsley, scallions, and dressing.
- Chill the tabbouleh for 5 minutes before serving.
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