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Herb-Poached Branzino with Tabbouleh & Roasted Beet Salad

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Herb-Poached Branzino with Tabbouleh & Roasted Beet Salad

Delicate Mediterranean sea bass poached in white wine with fresh herbs, served alongside vibrant Lebanese tabbouleh and earthy roasted golden and red beets with creamy goat cheese, a light yet satisfying dinner inspired by Lebanese coastal cuisine.

Ingredients

  • 4 fillets (6 oz each) whole branzino (sea bass), skin-on, pin bones removed
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3 sprigs fresh dill
  • 3 sprigs fresh tarragon
  • 2 medium, sliced shallots
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 cups bulgur wheat
  • 2 cups, halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup, chopped fresh mint
  • 3/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 medium, finely diced red onion
  • 1 medium, diced cucumber
  • 4 medium, trimmed golden beets
  • 3 medium, trimmed red beets
  • 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 whole, for serving lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss beets with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Wrap each beet in foil and roast for 25-30 minutes until fork-tender.

  2. 2

    While beets roast, bring vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in bulgur, remove from heat, cover, and let sit 15 minutes. Fluff with fork.

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