I’m very pleased with the recipe I ended up choosing – the feta and lentil tabbouleh pictured here. In terms of health benefits, it packs a serious punch. The combination of the lentils and bulghur provides a complete source of protein and a ton of fiber. The parsley and tomatoes contribute many vitamins and minerals (mainly Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A, as well as lycopene), while the cinnamon, lemon juice, and feta, provide a big dose of warm, Middle-Eastern flavor. Want the numbers? One serving of this tabbouleh provides around 350 calories, is filling enough to be a full meal, and provides around 11g of protein (20% of your daily need for a 150 pound person) and 7g of fiber (25% of the daily need of a 20 year-old woman). Need even more convincing to try this? The only dishes you’ll dirty are one pot and your cutting board, and it will be ready to eat 45 minutes after you put the water on to boil.
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