Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
🍚 Medium couscous – 200 g | 🍅 Tomatoes – 400 g |
🧅 Green onions – 150 g | 🥒 Cucumber – ½ |
🍋 Juice of lemon – 1 | 🧴 Olive oil – 3 tbsp. |
🌿 Flat-leaf parsley – 1 bunch | 🌱 Fresh mint – 1 tbsp. |
Utensils
🥗 Bowls | 🔪 Knife |
🥄 Wooden spoon | 🍴 Spatula |
🥬 Cutting board | 👩🍳 Food processor (optional) |
📏 Measuring cup | 🍋 Lemon squeezer (optional) |
Step by Step Preparation
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: None
Rest time: 30 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Step 1: Wash the tomatoes and cucumber thoroughly, then cut them into small cubes.
Step 2: Peel and finely chop the onions before adding them to the chopped vegetables.
Step 3: Place the semolina in a mixing bowl and add a little water, letting it rest to swell.
Step 4: Mix the vegetables with the semolina by adding the lemon juice and olive oil.
Step 5: Incorporate the finely chopped parsley and mint, then gently mix everything together.
Step 6: Refrigerate the tabbouleh for 30 minutes so that all the flavors blend well.
Preparing a tabbouleh at home only requires a few simple and fresh ingredients. With medium couscous, tomatoes, a cucumber, onions, lemon, and a touch of olive oil, you can create a dish that perfectly complements your meals. It’s an accessible and quick recipe, perfect for sunny days.
By playing with herbs like parsley and mint, you can add a personal touch to your tabbouleh. Serve it as a starter or a side dish, and it will bring freshness to your table. This preparation keeps well and can even be made in advance for quick meal preparations.