A nice change from rice and potatoes, this
tabbouleh is a tasty side dish that's blended with mint and oregano
for a slightly sweet flavor.
Tabbouleh
- 1 (5.25-ounce) package bulgar wheat
1 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup sliced green onions and tops
1 cup low fat plain yogurt
1/4 cup Equal® Spoonful
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Pour bulgar wheat into medium bowl; discard
spice packet, if included in box of bulgar. Mix water and oil
into bulgar; let stand until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- Stir tomato, cucumber and onions into
bulgar. Mix remaining ingredients; stir into bulgar mixture.
Serve at room temperature or refrigerate and serve chilled.
Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 160
cal., 5 g pro., 24 g carbo., 6 g fat, 2 mg chol., 213 mg sodium.
Food Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable,
1 Fat.
Recipe provided courtesy of Merisant Corporation ® and the
NutraSweet Company, makers of Equal®.
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