Traditional tabbouleh is made from bulgur, a wheat product, as such it is neither low-carb, nor gluten-free. Some non-traditional tabboulehs are made with couscous, which is also not gluten-free, or low carb. There are many substitutions possible, and just as many recipes possible.
Tabbouleh (aka tabouli) is a Middle Eastern vegetarian dish often served as a side. Traditional tabbouleh is made with freshly chopped tomatoes, loads of parsley, mint, heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and bulgur.
To make it easier, cook a whole fresh head or entire 12-oz package of cauliflower rice. The actual low carb tabbouleh recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups, but it’s more convenient to use up your whole head of cauliflower or whole package of frozen cauli rice.
Some non-traditional tabboulehs are made with couscous, which is also not gluten-free, or low carb. There are many substitutions possible, and just as many recipes possible. Some people use riced cauliflower, some use quinoa.