Tabbouleh-Stuffed Pita
These refreshing pita sandwiches are filled with a vibrant tabbouleh salad, offering a light yet satisfying meal. The fresh herbs and bulgur wheat create a delightful texture and flavor contrast within the soft pita bread. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 55 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 348 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 0.5 cupfine bulgur
- 0.75 cupboiling water
- 2 cupfresh parsley, finely chopped
- 0.5 cupfresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 pcscucumber, diced
- 2 pcsroma tomato, diced
- 3 pcsgreen onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cuplemon juice
- 3 tbspolive oil
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper
- 4 pcspita bread, warmed
Equipment
fork · measuring cups · knife · cutting board · mixing bowl · measuring spoons
The method
Step by step
- 1
Place the fine bulgur in a medium heatproof bowl.
- 2
Pour the boiling water over the bulgur, cover the bowl, and let it sit for 15-20 minutes until the bulgur has softened and absorbed the water.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the water is truly boiling for best results in softening the bulgur.
- 3
Once softened, fluff the bulgur with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh parsley, fresh mint, cucumber, roma tomato, and green onion.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Chop all vegetables and herbs to a consistent, fine dice for a better texture.
- 5
Add the cooled bulgur to the vegetable and herb mixture.
- 6
Pour in the lemon juice and olive oil, then season with salt and black pepper.
- 7
Stir everything together thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and evenly coated.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 8
Cover the tabbouleh salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
About 30 min
Cook’s note: Chilling the salad enhances the freshness of the flavors.
- 9
Just before serving, gently warm the pita bread.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: You can warm pita bread in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven for a few seconds until soft.
- 10
Carefully cut each pita bread in half to create pockets.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Use a sharp knife to avoid tearing the pita.
- 11
Generously stuff each pita pocket with the chilled tabbouleh salad.
About 1 min
- 12
Serve immediately.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 347.6kcal
- Protein
- 7.7g
- Carbs
- 48.8g
- Fat
- 13.8g
- Fibre
- 7.6g
- Sugar
- 5.8g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover tabbouleh separately from the pita bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Tabbouleh is best eaten cold; warm pita bread separately if desired.
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