I had never eaten Tabbouleh … until recently. Some good friends introduced it to me, on a lunch play date, in this medley. I am so excited and so grateful to be building my meatless recipe repertoire. I love having new, healthy, go-to options – especially ones that have a lot of plant-based protein. I have been trying to expand my food favorites to include more vegetarian options.
This combination has saved me from stopping for fast food – Even on long road trips! Easy enough for me to dip, dip, crunch … with one hand.
So, what is it tabbouleh?
According to Wikipedia ( https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabbouleh ) :
“Tabbouleh (Arabic: تبولة tabūlah; alsotabouleh or tab(b)ouli) is a Levantinevegetarian dish (sometimes considered a salad) traditionally made of tomatoes, finely chopped parsley, mint, bulgur andonion, and seasoned with olive oil,lemon juice, and salt. Some variations add garlic or lettuce, or use couscousinstead of bulgur.“
Here is a Recipe I found on The Wanderlust Kitchen that looks beautifully delicious! ( link: http://thewanderlustkitchen.com/tabbouleh-salad/ )
I haven’t made it myself yet, but this recipe seems easy enough and looks incredibly yummy. I buy the fresh-packed tabbouleh from WholeFoods. I make quinoa at home and then combine the tabbouleh and quinoa together (for extra protein!) and store it in the fridge.
I have been eating it with red-roasted-pepper hummus (also fresh-packed at WholeFoods) and their 365 brand Seaweed rice crackers.
I love following through on the commitment to nourish my body with healthy foods. And it has been exciting finding more plant-based foods that help fill and fuel my body. When I follow through on healthy choices it makes me feel more at ease inside – invigorated, even. Joyful.
The best part – my children enjoy this combination as well! Yummy!
Nourish your Body, Nourish your Self. Enjoy!