Lunch: White Bean Basil Tabbouleh
From C&J Nutrition [1]
Notes
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked bulgur wheat (also called cracked wheat)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash black pepper
2/3 cup canned white beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped grape tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, add bulgur to 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth. Bring to a boil then turn heat down and simmer covered for 12-15 minutes, or until bulgur is tender. Drain any remaining liquid and rinse with cool water.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Add 1 cup of the cooked bulgur, white beans, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, garlic, and basil.
- Toss all ingredients to coat.
NUTRIENT TOTALS
Calories: 424.3
Protein: 16.9 grams
Carbohydrate: 61.2 grams
Dietary Fiber: 15 grams
Total Sugars: 4.162 grams
Total Fat: 14.5 grams
Saturated Fat: 2.076 grams
Sodium: 308.8 milligrams
Information
- Category
- Main Dishes
- Cuisine
- North American
- Yield
- 1