{"id":83401,"date":"2023-08-08T10:41:13","date_gmt":"2023-08-08T10:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/?p=83401"},"modified":"2023-08-21T08:45:01","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T08:45:01","slug":"lentil-tabbouleh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bayevskitchen.com\/lentil-tabbouleh\/","title":{"rendered":"Lentil tabbouleh. A Mediterranean salad with cooked lentils, parsley, tomatoes, lemon, olive oil."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Lentil Tabbouleh is a wonderfully bright and refreshing dish that comes to us from the rich traditions of Middle Eastern cuisine<\/a>, particularly the Lebanese culinary repertoire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditionally, tabbouleh is a salad<\/a> consisting mainly of finely chopped parsley, tomatoes<\/a>, mint, onions<\/a>, bulgur and dressed with olive oil, lemon<\/a> juice, salt and pepper. However, in today’s recipe, this classic dish will undergo some changes: bulgur is replaced by lentils, a nutritious and hearty legume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historically, tabbouleh has been consumed in the Middle Eastern region for centuries. It is often said to have originated in the mountains of Lebanon and Syria, where it was eaten by peasants during the Middle Ages. In the Arab world, it spread as part of meze<\/a>, small dishes served at the beginning of multi-course meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this version of Tabbouleh, lentils bring a hearty and protein-rich<\/a> element to the salad, giving it a unique texture and earthy flavor that perfectly complements the freshness of the greens and vegetables<\/a>. This deviation from traditional bulgur provides a great alternative for those on a gluten-free diet<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparing lentil tabbouleh is not particularly difficult, but it does require attention to detail. It is very important that the lentils are cooked properly – tender but not mushy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can serve it as part of a Middle Eastern-style meze with hummus<\/a>, baba ghanoush and stuffed grape leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to the protein-rich lentils, this tabbouleh can also serve as a light but hearty main course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For cheese<\/a> lovers, combining lentil tabbouleh with fried halloumi is another appetizing option. The warm, slightly melted halloumi is just perfect with the cool, tart salad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can add a little yogurt<\/a> or tzatziki sauce<\/a> to the lentil tabbouleh for a creamy touch that balances the tartness<\/a> and freshness of the lentil tabbouleh. Especially if you’ve added spices<\/a> to the tabbouleh for spiciness – these cool, creamy elements will help soothe the flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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