Tabbouleh Stuffed Cucumbers Recipe
Summary
Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexHealthy
Ingredients
| Cucumbers | 3 Large (Cucumbers:) | |
| White beans | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) (Tabouleh Stuffing:) | |
| Chicken stock | 1 Cup (16 tbs) (Tabouleh Stuffing:) | |
| Boiling water | 4 Cup (16 tbs) (Tabouleh Stuffing:) | |
| Bulgur | 1 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) (Tabouleh Stuffing:) | |
| Scallions | 3/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped (Tabouleh Stuffing:) | |
| Tomatoes | 1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped (Tabouleh Stuffing:) | |
| Parsley | 1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped (Tabouleh Stuffing:) | |
| Mint sprigs - for garnish | ||
| Pulp of cucumbers - 3 | ||
| Lemon juice | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) (Tabouleh Stuffing:) | |
| Red wine vinegar | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) (Tabouleh Stuffing:) | |
| Basil | 1/2 Teaspoon (Tabouleh Stuffing:) | |
| Olive oil | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) (Tabouleh Stuffing:) | |
| Black pepper | 1/4 Teaspoon (Tabouleh Stuffing:) | |
| Mint leaves | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), finely chopped (Tabouleh Stuffing:) | |
| Garlic | 1 Clove (5gm), pressed (Tabouleh Stuffing:) | |
Directions
MAKING
1 Using a fork,score the unpeeled cucumber and cut lengthwise into half .
2 Scrape the seeds and pulp out completely to form a hollow.
3 Reserve the pulp.
4 Refrigerate the hollowed cucumbers and chill.
5 Soak the beans in water overnight. Drain.
6 In a pan put the beans and add chicken stock, bring to a boil.
7 Cook on low heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Drain.
8 Soak bulgur in boiling water for one hour until grain is light and fluffy.
9 Drain throughly and remove any excess liquid.
10 Add all the other ingredients and mix well.
11 Fill the mixture in cucumber shells.
SERVING
12 Garnish with mint and serve.
1 Using a fork,score the unpeeled cucumber and cut lengthwise into half .
2 Scrape the seeds and pulp out completely to form a hollow.
3 Reserve the pulp.
4 Refrigerate the hollowed cucumbers and chill.
5 Soak the beans in water overnight. Drain.
6 In a pan put the beans and add chicken stock, bring to a boil.
7 Cook on low heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Drain.
8 Soak bulgur in boiling water for one hour until grain is light and fluffy.
9 Drain throughly and remove any excess liquid.
10 Add all the other ingredients and mix well.
11 Fill the mixture in cucumber shells.
SERVING
12 Garnish with mint and serve.
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