Sunday, June 3, 2012

Spicy Southwestern Tabbouleh

  • 3/4 c uncooked bulgur
  • 1 1/4 c boiling water
  • 1 1/2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 c fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 c red onion, vertically sliced
  • 3/4 c tomato, diced & seeded
  • 1/2 c green onion, sliced
  • 1/2 c yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 c avocado, chopped & peeled
  • 1/4 c cucumber, diced-seeded-peeled
  • 1/4 c queso fresco, crumbled
  • 1/4 c extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp jalapeƱo pepper, diced & seeded
  • 3/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp ground red pepper
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp ground allspice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Dash of hot pepper sauce

Combine bulgur, 1 1/4 cups boiling water, and 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a medium bowl; cover and let stand 20 minutes. Drain bulgur through a fine sieve; place bulgur in a medium bowl. Add cilantro and remaining ingredients; toss well.