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Barley Tabbouleh

VIEWS 2200

Energy (kcal) - 170

Protein (g) - 2.5

Carbohydrate (g) - 26

Fat (g) - 5.5

Khyati's Health-O-Meter Says:

Tabbouleh is a salad like no other, made with fresh vegetables, spices and with the "it" grain, Bulgar. Adding barley to this recipe makes it extremely nutritious. Barley is a complete healthy package of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Barley claim's to be an excellent source of molybdenum, manganese, dietary fiber, and selenium, and a good source of copper, vitamin B1, chromium, phosphorus, magnesium, and niacin.

INGREDIENTS:

  • Barley (raw) - 1 tbsp
  • Bulgar wheat (raw) - 2 tbsp
  • Mixed veggies - ½ cup
  • Parsley - 1 tbsp 
  • Lemon juice (squeeze on top) - as per taste
  • Salt and pepper -  as per taste
  • Oil - 1 tsp

DIRECTIONS:
Step 1 Boil the barley in plenty of salted water until tender, about 10 minutes.  Step 2 Drain well and chill. Soak bulgur in 2 cups boiling water for approximately 8 minutes until softened.  Step 3 Drain and chill. Combine grains, carrot, onion, cucumber, tomatoes, and parsley.  Step 4 Toss well. Combine lemon juice, ulive oil, salt & pepper to taste.  Step 5 Add to salad and toss well to combine. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled and serve.

Barley Tabbouleh - BY KHYATI RUPANI

10 FEB 2018
VIEWS 2200

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