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Recipe name and category: Tabboule
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Makes a lot.
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Recipe ingredients and
directions:
2 cups couscous, uncooked
1-1/4 lb tomatoes, diced
(seeded, optional)
1-1/4 lb cucumbers, seeded
and diced
1 medium yellow or white
onion
juice of 2 small lemons
¼ cup olive oil
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 bunch parsley, stems
removed and chopped
6 large fresh mint leaves,
chopped
¼ cup raisins, soaked in ¼
cup boiling water
chives, optional
Puree tomatoes, cucumbers
and onions in a food processor or blender until smooth and liquid. Place in a large bowl and add olive oil,
salt and pepper, chopped herbs, lemon juice, and raisins. Mix well.
Add the 2 cups of uncooked couscous and mix well. Cover with saran wrap and let sit overnight
in refrigerator. Serve cold.
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