\n\tSo good, your friends will think you bought it at a Lebanese deli.<\/p>\n
\n\t1 cup bulgur (cracked wheat)
\n\tWater to cover
\n\t1 onion, chopped
\n\t6 green onions, white parts only, sliced thin
\n\t1 cup chopped Italian parsley
\n\t1\/4 cup mint, chopped
\n\tJuice of one lemon
\n\t2 tomatoes, chopped
\n\t1\/2 cup plain yogurt
\n\tLettuce leaves (optional)<\/p>\n
\n\tPlace the bulgur in a bowl and cover with cold water; allow it to soak for 2-3 hours or until the bulghar is soft. Line a colander with cheesecloth or a dish towel and pour in the bulgur; squeeze out all the excess moisture. Return the bulgur to the bowl and mix in the remaining ingredients. Chill for at least 2 hours. Serve on lettuce leaves if desired.<\/p>\n
\n\tTex-Mex variation: Add 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced; and 1\/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped.<\/p>\n
\n\t6-8 servings<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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