Tabouleh Pita

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 pitas
• 1 cup bulgur-medium (cracked wheat)
• 2 cups water
• juice of 1 lemon, freshly squeezed
• 1/4 olive oil
• 3 medium tomatoes, diced
• 3 scallions, diced
• 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup finely chopped parsley

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cut pitas in half and split open. Soak bulgur in water in a medium bowl for 15 minutes, then drain. In a separate small bowl, mix lemon juice with olive oil. Add lemon juice mixture to bulgur. Add tomatoes, scallions, cucumbers, bell pepper and parsley. Mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spoon mixture into pitas and serve.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE:

Calories: 109
Fat: 7 g
Protein: 3 g
Carbs: 12 g
Makes 8 Servings