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    Home » Vegetarian & Vegan » Greek Tabbouleh Bowl with Chickpeas

    Greek Tabbouleh Bowl with Chickpeas

    Published: May 13, 2022 · Modified: Jun 12, 2022 by Mélanie · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    tabbouleh bowl with ramekins around with cucumber, chickpeas, feta and olives.
    2 bowls with Greek topping a tabbouleh: feta, hummus, black olives, chickpeas and half a lemon the side, a few leaves of mint.
    bowl with Greek topping a tabbouleh: feta, hummus, black olives, chickpeas and half a lemon the side, a few leaves of mint.
    tabbouleh in a bowl with olives, slices of red onion, cucumber and chickpeas in the back.

    This Greek Tabbouleh Bowl with chickpeas is a fresh and wholesome meal. Colourful and flavourful with the aroma of mint mixed with the olive oil, this recipe calls for juicy tomatoes and pepper with the extra Greek touch with Kalamata olives, feta, cucumber, and hummus.

    Ready in less than 30 minutes, the tabbouleh is healthy and so versatile and can be eaten as a meal, a side dish, or can be brought to your next potluck or picnic.

    tabbouleh in a bowl with olives, slices of red onion, cucumber and chickpeas in the back.

    Don't you love a delicious salad that can be a side dish or a whole meal? Such as the grilled duck one or the Mediterranean chickpea salad, there are some other awesome options!

    Jump to:
    • 🥗 Ingredients Needed
    • 🔪 How To Make It
    • 📋 Variations and Substitutions
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • 🥬 More Delicious Salads
    • 📖 Greek Tabbouleh Bowl with Chickpeas

    Why you will love my tabbouleh bowls:

    • SIMPLE to make
    • A great recipe to MAKE AHEAD
    • Perfect FRESH summer side dish
    • A great HEALTHY and VEGETARIAN option
    2 bowls with Greek topping a tabbouleh: feta, hummus, black olives, chickpeas and half a lemon the side, a few leaves of mint.

    🥗 Ingredients Needed

    Prepare everything you will need as it will make the assembling of the recipe much smoother.

    Ingredients in bowls labelled: couscous grain, chickpeas, hummus, feta, pepper, tomatoes, cucumber

    A few notes on some of the ingredients:

    • COUSCOUS GRAINS: you can use the gluten-free ones
    • MINT: prefer fresh mint as it will give more flavor to your dish
    • CHICKPEAS: I used canned ones but you can also use dried ones that you have previously cooked.
    • PEPPER: prefer red, yellow, or orange peppers for their fruity tones. Using a green pepper will bring some bitterness.
    • TOMATOES: Grab juicy ones! Their aroma will infuse in the couscous grains.
    • FETA: Add some creaminess to the bowls.
    • HUMMUS: More creaminess and Greek flair to the salad!

    🔪 How To Make It

    The recipe is in 2 steps. First, you need to make the tabbouleh and next you will add your Greek touch to the bowls.

    collage of steps to make tabbouleh, first the grain and then the chopped vegetables

    First, let's cook the couscous grain. It is super easy and simple. Follow the directions on the box (just in case it differs from one brand to another), mine calls for 1 cup of couscous grain and 1 and a half cup of boiling water. Pour these 2 ingredients into a bowl and cover. It will cook in a few minutes. That is all! (Picture 1)

    Meanwhile, finely dice the tomatoes, and pepper and chopped the mint finely. (Picture 2)

    steps to make greek tabbouleh bowls, first the tabbouleh then adding the greek topping such as feta etc.

    Next, add the tomato, pepper, mint, lemon juice and olive oil with the couscous grain and mix well. Prepare for the second part of the recipe: slice the cucumber and red onion. (Picture 3).

    Lastly, divide tabbouleh into small bowls and add all the Greek toppings: creamy feta, kalamata olives, hummus, red onion slices, and chickpeas. (Picture 4)

    It is ready, enjoy!

    Tip: You can squeeze some lemon juice on top before serving.

    full picture of tabbouleh with a few leaves of mint.

    📋 Variations and Substitutions

    The delicious middle eastern Tabbouleh has a few variations as it travelled from Lebanon, Syria, or Egypt to Europe, North America and the rest of the word. Originally, the star of the tabbouleh is parsley so this version is a bold change as there is ONLY mint. Let's see what you can tweak:

    • GRAINS: the couscous can be swapped with bulgur, farro, or quinoa.
    • MINT: You can use half mint, half parsley. Try with the mint, it gives such a fresh spin to the dish!
    • CHICKPEAS: You can make them crispy by popping them on a baking sheet in the oven with salt. Also, you could use beans if you prefer.
    • ONION: you can substitute the red onion for chopped green onions.
    • CHEESE: I used feta but I think goat cheese would be a great fit too.
    • SPICY: Add a little bit of harissa powder to your tabbouleh for an extra kick.
    bowl of a greek tabbouleh with a fork in a it and a lemon on the side and some feta in a bowl.

    Spelling variation: Depending on the country or region, you might find tabbouleh also spelled tabouli, tabbouli or taboulah.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    How long can I store tabbouleh?

    You can keep it in the fridge for 3 to 4 days in an air-tight container.

    Can I make it ahead of time?

    Absolutely, since it keeps well in the fridge, this is a great meal prep recipe.

    Is tabbouleh healthy?

    It is, packed with vitamins from vegetables and fibers, it is a great low-fat healthy recipe.

    How do you serve it?

    It is a great option as a side dish with grilled meat but on its own, it is a wholesome dish that will satisfy you for a lunch or dinner.

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    bowl with Greek topping a tabbouleh: feta, hummus, black olives, chickpeas and half a lemon the side, a few leaves of mint.
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    📖 Greek Tabbouleh Bowl with Chickpeas

    This Greek Tabbouleh Bowl with chickpeas is a fresh and wholesome meal. Colourful and flavourful with the aroma of mint mixed with the olive oil, this recipe calls for juicy tomatoes and pepper with the extra Greek touch with Kalamata olives, feta, cucumber, and hummus.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: lunch, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Mediterranean, middle eastern
    Servings: 4 portions
    Calories: 485kcal
    Author: Mélanie

    Equipment

    • 1 knife
    • 1 chopping board
    • 1 Large mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup couscous grain
    • 1 and half cup boiling water check the packaging of the couscous grain you bought to make sure it calls for the different ratio as some have a 1:1 ratio
    • 3 tomatoes juicy
    • 1 pepper preferably red, yellow or orange
    • 2 branches mint chopped, without the stem
    • 4 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 tbsp lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon Salt or to taste
    • ½ red onion
    • ¼ cup Kalamata olives
    • ½ cup chickpeas
    • ½ cucumber
    • ½ cup feta
    • 4 tablespoon hummus generous

    Instructions

    • Wash and dry all the vegetables.
    • In a large bowl, pour the couscous grains and add the water. Stir well and cover. Let it sit (10 minutes)
    • Finely dice the tomatoes, pepper and chopped the mint.
    • Uncover your couscous grain and fluff it. Add tomato, pepper, and mint.
    • In a ramekin, stir in lemon juice, olive oil and salt. Pour it over the tabbouleh and mix well.
    • Slice the cucumber and red onion.
    • Divide tabbouleh into 4 small bowls and add all the Greek toppings: feta, kalamata olives, hummus, cucumber, red onion slices and chickpeas.
    • Optional: squeeze more lemon over the bowl.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

     
    • Couscous grain: check the box for instruction as some call for a 1:1 grain-water ratio
    • Store: In the fridge for 3 to 4 days in an air-tight container.
    • Variations: use bulgur or quinoa, goat cheese for feta, or spice it up with harissa
    • Make-ahead: great for meal prep!
    • Serve: as a wholesome meal, side dish, picnic or potluck

    Nutrition

    Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 696mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 914IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. Candice & Sonia says

      April 03, 2014 at 2:39 am

      5 stars
      Congratulations on your huge accomplishment! I love fresh tabouleh it is so fresh and fabulous to have year round!

      Reply
      • Mélanie says

        April 11, 2014 at 3:24 pm

        Hi girls, I just saw that message, it was with my spams!! thank you for your message! I am very exited too!

        Reply
    2. Maria says

      July 16, 2018 at 3:50 pm

      5 stars
      Congrats! I remember the first photo of mine that they accepted... after refusing about 100!!! Just keep at it and it happens ;) This salad looks perfect ♥ Thanks for sharing!

      Reply

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