Tabouleh

[lane]

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to the group though not to celiac disease. I have been diagnosed about 4 years and wish I had found this site sooner.

Anyway a few weeks back I saw a posting about making tabouleh using millet. I like tabouleh and haven't had any since my diagnosis so thought I'd try my hand.

I cooked the millet according to the package directions. After it cooled a little I put in the tomatoes, green pepper, onion, cumcumber and parsley. I then added 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1/4 cup olive oil. It was great.

Lane

[marciab]

I make Tabouleh too. My first husband was Lebanese, so I learned a lot of good recipes from his family.

I make mine with millet too. Had to learn not to over cook the millet though. I use parsley, cuke, tomatoes, green onions (when my tummy allows), olive oil, salt, fresh mint and fresh lemon juice.

It all has to be fresh ingredients or it just doesn't taste as well. At one point I tried dried parsley.

It used to take me a long time to make it until I figured out that the parsley, etc. really didn't need to be chopped so perfectly. My friend uses her food processor on the parsley. She just rinses it and lets it dry completely. She will pat is down with a paper towel. Then once it is dry, she can run it through with it turning to mush. I really need to get a large food processor.

Tabouleh is full on nutrients. Esp the parsley.

Just thought I would add this to your post. Hope you don't mind.

Marcia

[lane]

I don't mind a bit.

I agree everything has to be fresh. I too tried dried parsley and it just wasn't the same. I even tried dried green pepper once and there was no flavor to it. Thank goodness my husband loves green pepper as much as I do. We even have a dog who begs for bites of pepper when I am cutting it up.

Lane

[jenvan]

I love my millet! I'll have to try this...thanks for the ideas!

[GlutenFreeGirlie]

Mmmmm Millet sounds good- I have been using Quinoa- which is very tasty to make Tabouleh. Plus, since I'm a vegetarian, it gives a good burst of protein. I'm going to have to try it with millet! I love cold salads in the summertime!!!!

[frenchiemama]

Someone just gave me a really good looking recipe using quinoa yesterday, haven't tried it yet though.

1 c quinoa

2 c water

2 medium tomatoes, cut into cubes

1 medium onion or 6 green onions, finely chopped

1 medium cucumber, peeled and cut into cubes

1 small green pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (optional)

1 bunch parsley, finely chopped

1/3 c lemon juice

1/3 c olive oil

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp sea salt

Put the quinoa in a wire strainer and thoroughly rinse with hot water to remove any bitter flavor.

In a medium saucepan, bring the water and quinoa to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool completely.

Stir the tomatoes, onion, cucumber and pasley into the quinoa.

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, oil, garlic and salt. Pour over the quinoa and toss well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

[gfp]

Mmmmm Millet sounds good- I have been using Quinoa- which is very tasty to make Tabouleh. Plus, since I'm a vegetarian, it gives a good burst of protein. I'm going to have to try it with millet! I love cold salads in the summertime!!!!

I use quinoa too. Same for cous-cous