Taboulleh with Shredded Baby Spinach

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 250.6

Total Fat: 7.4 g
Cholesterol: 0.6 mg
Sodium: 633.3 mg
Total Carbs: 38.9 g
Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
Protein: 7.7 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Taboulleh with Shredded Baby Spinach calories by ingredient

Introduction

A terrific side dish with punches of color and flavor. A terrific side dish with punches of color and flavor.

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 cup Israeli couscous

1 tsp salt

1-1/4 cup boiling water

3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

2 tbsp olive oil

3 tbsp low-fat plain yogurt

2 cloves garlic, finely minced

Freshly ground pepper

1 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped

1 cup diced English cucumber

1/2 cup scallions, thinly sliced

1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley

1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped

1/2 cup raw baby spinach, cut into very thin strips

Salt to taste

Directions

Place couscous and salt in a medium bowl and pour in boiling water.
Cover tightly and let stand 30 minutes.
In another bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, and yogurt.
Add garlic and freshly ground pepper to taste and whisk again.
Add to couscous and mix well.
Cover and chill 2 hours.
Just before serving: toss couscous together with remaining ingredients.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LEDANSER.