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Tabbouleh

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Recipe Introduction

Note: Always a favorite - this tabbouleh version includesfinely chopped mint, as well as parsley....According to Jeeves.****Bulgur is: a wheat food eaten for centuries in certain countries of the Near East and is considered a gourmet food in the United States. Exchanges
Serves: 8 Servings (about 1/2 cup each)

- Boiling water
- 3/4 cup bulgur
- 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped seeded tomatoes
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced green onions and tops
- 3/4 cup finely chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup finely chopped mint
- 1/3 - 2/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt
- 1/4 - 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1-1/2 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Pepper to taste

Pour boiling water over bulgur to cover; let stand 15 minutes or until bulgur is tender but slightly chewy. Drain well.

Mix bulgur, tomatoes, green onions, parsley, and mint; stir
in yogurt, lemon juice, and oil. Season to taste with salt
and pepper. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours for flavors to blend.

Per 1/2-cup Serving equals: Calories: 88; Fat: 3 g; Cholesterol: 0.2 mg; Sodium: 17 mg; Protein: 29 g; Carbohydrate: 14.1 g; ++++ Exchanges: 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Bread/Starch; 1/2 Fat