Taboule This is great as a salad, a side dish or an appetizer for lunch or dinner. It's easy to make and can be prepared in advance. For a Mediterranean flair, it's also excellent served with hummus and crackers or pita crisps. Try it as filler for your favorite wrap sandwich or inside a pita. Makes 3 Servings
	Ingredients: 1/2 cup cracked bulgur wheat 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 cup minced fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 cup minced yellow onions 6 fresh basil leaves, julienned 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon) 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
	Instructions: 1. In a medium pot, simmer the bulgur in 1 1/4 cups water for 15 minutes. Set aside in a bowl covered with plastic wrap. The bulgur will have swelled to 1 1/2 cups. 2. In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining ingredients. Blend in the cooked bulgur when it is cool. Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight before serving.

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