Tabbouleh With Oranges And Sunflower Seeds

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup uncooked bulgur or cracked wheat
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 navel oranges
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 3/4 cup diced seeded peeled cucumber
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped red onion

Instructions

  1. Combine bulgur and boiling water in a large bowl. Cover and let stand 30 minutes, and drain.
  2. Peel and section 2 oranges over a bowl; squeeze membranes to extract juice. Set sections aside; reserve 1/4 cup juice. Discard membranes. Combine reserved orange juice, sugar, oil, salt, and pepper; stir well with a whisk.
  3. Add orange sections, parsley, mint, cucumber, and onion to bulgur mixture; stir well. Add orange juice mixture; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
  4. Arrange the orange slices on each of 5 serving plates; top with tabbouleh. Sprinkle evenly with sunflower seeds.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

611 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.5g 37% DV
Total Fat 42.3g 54% DV
Carbs 53g 19% DV
Fiber 19g 68% DV
Sugar 11.2g 22% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9834mg 100% DV
Potassium 2260mg 48% DV
Cholesterol 3.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 10mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 57mg 63% DV
Calcium 240mg 18% DV
Iron 18.2mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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