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to all fat moms who are dieting but dunt know how to cook diet recipes tasty...here iz a salad recipe--itz also a main dish..will b tasty
lebonese tabbouleh recipe
1/2 cup fine bulgur wheat
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup boiling-hot water
2 cups finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (from 3 bunches)
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint
2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 seedless cucumber*, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces(optional)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 chopped onion
cumin powder-1/2 tsp(optional)
Stir together bulgur and 1 tablespoon oil in a heatproof bowl. Pour boiling water over, then cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let stand 15 minutes. Drain in a sieve, pressing on bulgur to remove any excess liquid.
Transfer bulgur to a bowl and toss with remaining ingredients, including 2 tablespoons oil, until combined well.