Pine Nut Tabbouleh

Serves 8 as an appetizer

This recipe takes a twist on traditional tabbouleh by substituting pine nuts for bulgur. Ripe, juicy tomatoes and fresh herbs are key to the success of this dish.

Ingredients

1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1/2 red onion, diced
1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves finely chopped
1 small bunch mint, leaves finely chopped
4 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1 cup raw pine nuts
Juice of 1 lemon, or more to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt and pepper to taste

Method

Mix peppers, onion, parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber and pine nuts in a large bowl. Toss gently so as not to bruise the vegetables and herbs. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Nutrition

Per serving: 180 calories (140 from fat), 15g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 4g protein, 10g total carbohydrate (3g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 0mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium

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