Herby Lentil Tabbouleh made with green lentils, hot water, bouillon cubes, yellow onion, garlic cloves, lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber, olive oil, parsley, salt, black pepper

Herby Lentil Tabbouleh

This vibrant lentil tabbouleh salad swaps traditional bulgur for protein and fiber-rich lentils, creating a hearty and healthy dish. Quick to prepare, budget-friendly, and bursting with fresh, herby flavors, it's perfect for any meal, potluck, or BBQ. Naturally gluten-free and ready in just 30 minutes!

4 servings
Updated
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#easy#fresh#healthy#summery#meal prep#low-budget#gluten-free#lentil salad#mediterranean#30-minute meal

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small saucepan, add the green lentils (1 cup), hot water (2 cups), and cubes (2 bouillon). Bring to a boil, mix well, cover, and lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and let them sit undisturbed for 5 minutes. Once cooked and the five minutes have passed, uncover and let them cool completely.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, add the yellow onion (1 small) (finely diced), cloves (2 garlic) (minced), and lemon juice (2 tbsp). Mix well and let it sit for 15 minutes while the lentils are cooking and cooling down.

  3. 3

    Then, add the tomatoes (2) (diced), cucumber (1 large) (diced), olive oil (1 tbsp), parsley (1 cup) (minced), and cooled [green lentils]. Toss well, then season with [salt] and [black pepper] to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Per portion

243
kcal
14
Protein (g)
37
Carbs (g)
5
Fat (g)

Macronutrients

Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Fiber 17 g
Sugars 5 g

Micronutrients

iron
5mg
111% DV
sodium
460mg
80% DV
calcium
76mg
23% DV
potassium
824mg
70% DV
vitamin a
554mcg
246% DV
vitamin c
38mg
169% DV
vitamin k
246mcg
820% DV

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