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momgreen · 09-01-2009, 10:16 AM

Tabouli has become a staple in my diet as of lately and I am just wondering if anyone has had it post op?

LisaJo · 09-01-2009, 12:05 PM

Ive seen it but have never tried it.....what does it taste like and what do you put in the salad? I noticed its got a pretty goof protein gram count.

Corrine · 09-01-2009, 12:32 PM

I love the stuff.

Here's a couple of recipes I use from Sparks Recipes:

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Tabouli Salad

1.5 cups dry bulgar
4 cups water, warm
3 roma tomatoes
scallions
lime
garlic - crushed
chopped parlsey
chopped 1 cup of mint
2 tbsp olive oil

cover bulgar in warm water. let sit up to 2 hours and drain.

Mix remaining ingredients.

Nutritional Info
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 78.7
Total Fat: 2.4 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 7.8 mg
Total Carbs: 2.0 g
Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
Protein: 2.4 g

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Tabouli - Tuna Salad

8 oz Tabouli wheat without seasoning
2 cans Tuna in water, drained
1/2 c Celery, chopped
1/4 c Onion, chopped
1 Large Apple, with peel, chopped
1/2 c Fat Free Mayo
1/4 t dill
4C lettuce, chopped

Nutritional Info
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 233.4
Total Fat: 5.4 g
Cholesterol: 27.9 mg
Sodium: 637.8 mg
Total Carbs: 23.1 g
Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
Protein: 23.9 g

I should add, for the tuna recipe, 1 whole serving is a little too much for me so adjust accordingly.

poet_kelly · 09-01-2009, 01:00 PM

I bought the stuff to make some recently but haven't gotten around to it yet. And then my partner ate my tomatoes over the weekend, so now I have to buy more. I haven't had any in a long time, since before my surgery, but I used to really like it so I hope I still do.

Kelly

momgreen · 09-01-2009, 03:47 PM

I buy the bulk stuff from WinCo, its a dry mix that slightly resembles Italian Breadcrumbs. I use...

1c. Tabouli Mix
1 Large Tomatoe
Cucumber
Cilantro
Green Onions
Artichoke hearts
Black Olives
1c. Cold water
1/4c. Olive Oil

You just cut up your add ins and mix all of it together in a medium bowl, then pop it in the fridge for about an hour. It is so good! And refreshing during the hot summers, or for a light feeling dinner.

The texture of it is a bit like, well...sand! Cous Cous is close but not quite. My husband and my kids wont touch it because they dont like the texture.