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Tabbouleh

From the video “How to Make Martha Stewart's Tabbouleh | Martha's Cooking School | Martha Stewart” by Martha Stewart. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Martha Stewart. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~40 min
est.
Serves
~4
est.
Cost
~$2.57*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$16.43* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
11

Ingredients

  • Vegan

May contain gluten

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$7.71*for the batch in the video
~$2.57*per serving

You save about ~$16.43* per serving (86% less*) than ordering it out — ~$49.29* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Mediterranean restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

5 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 2 predicted from typical costs · not priced: bulgur wheat, mint

* Estimate, not a quote: 2 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Mediterranean restaurant plate at ~$19, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving203 kcal · 10% of 2,000
Fat18 g23%
Saturated fat2.5 g13%
Sodium12 mg1%
Carbohydrate12 g4%
Fiber3.1 g11%
Total sugars4.7 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein2.1 g4%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexBalanced
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+6 of 20
  • Fiber+20 of 20
  • Saturated fat−12 of 20
  • Sodium−0 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 6 of 8 ingredient lines (89% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Not counted because the video gives no amount: bulgur wheat, salt, black pepper. Not matched to nutrient data: mint. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • glass mixing bowls
  • kettle
  • mesh strainer
  • spatula
  • cutting board
  • chef knife
  • lemon squeezer

What the video didn’t say

  • exact starting quantity of bulgur wheat
  • exact salt and pepper quantities
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Martha Stewart’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Tabbouleh

What makes Martha Stewart's Tabbouleh recipe and technique special?

Martha Stewart's take on Tabbouleh focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Mediterranean flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Water amount and soak time affect bulgur texture; too much makes mush. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Tabbouleh at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Tabbouleh recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Tabbouleh ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Tabbouleh can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Martha Stewart's Tabbouleh?

This recipe utilizes approximately 11 ingredients across 11 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Tabbouleh?

The official cooking video by Martha Stewart is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.