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Published April 23rd, 2014
Forbidden Black Rice-Tabouli Chicken Bowl
Forbidden Black Rice-Tabouli Chicken Bowl Photo Susie Iventosch
By Susie Iventosch

(Serves 4-6 people as main course)

INGREDIENTS

1 cup bulgar
2 cups water (or chicken broth)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup tahini
1/3 cup Trader Joe's Mediterranean Greek Yogurt Dip
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups Heirloom Forbidden Black Rice (Lotus Foods puts this out)
2 2/3 cups water (or chicken broth)
2 chicken breasts, grilled and cut into small, bite-sized pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons powdered cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

DIRECTION

To make tabouli, bring bulgar and water (or broth) to a boil in a small pot. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until done. Cool.

Mix cooked bulgar with parsley, tahini, TJ's Greek Yogurt Dip, lemon juice, and olive oil. Set aside. (Can be made a day ahead ... maybe even better!)

In the meantime, bring Forbidden Black Rice to boil with 2 2/3 cups water (or chicken broth). Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Toss cooled tabouli and black rice together in a large bowl, until well integrated. Add chicken, feta cheese and cumin. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place entire mixture into a greased baking dish. Cover tightly with foil or lid.

Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until heated through. Serve with a garnish of toasted sliced almonds, minced parsley and more feta cheese, if desired. You can also serve with an extra drizzle of tahini and a dollop of TJ's Greek Yogurt Dip.

This dish is fabulous the next day for lunch, too. And, it is wonderful at room temperature, as well as hot.

*The restaurant dish calls for tzatziki, but when I discovered TJ's Mediterranean Greek Yogurt Dip, I thought it was perfect for this dish!

 
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