Tabbouleh

Burghul Wheat 1/2cup

chopped onion 1/2cup ground allspice 1/2tsp ground pepper 1/2tsp salt

parsley finely chopped 1/4cup  scallions chopped1/4cup  tomatoes finely chopped 1cup

cucumber finely chopped 1/2cup

spearmint leaves finely chopped 1/4cup

Peas or chick peas cooked 1cup

fresh lemon juice 1/4cup  olive oil 1/4cup

Preparation Soak bulgur wheat in  lukewarm water to cover by 1/2 inch for 45 minutes. Drain the water Combine all the ingredients except oil in a large bowl.Gently fold in the soaked wheat. Refrigerate until an hour before serving. Stir in some lemon juice and oil. Serve with some romaine or lettuce leaves.

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