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Tropical Bulgar

Ingredients
 

3/4 cup bulgur
3/4 cup boiling water
1 tbsp vegetable oil
4 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried leaf oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1 dash red (cayenne) pepper
6 green onions, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
4 romaine lettuce leaves



 
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Preparation
 
Place bulgar in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Let it
stand 30 minutes until all liquid absorbed. In a small bowl, mix oil,
lime juice, cumin, oregano, salt and cayenne. Add to bulgur and mix
with remaining ingredients except lettuce; fluff with a fork.
Refrigerate until chilled. Serve on bed of lettuce leaves. Food
Exchange per serving: 1 STARCH/BREAD EXCHANGE + 1/2 FAT EXCHANGE CAL:
109; CHO: 0mg: CAR: 19g; PRO: 3g; SOD: 78mg; FAT: 3g;

Source: Light & Easy Diabetes Cuisine by Betty Marks Brought to you
and yous via Nancy O Brion and Her Meal-Master

 

 
Servings:
6


 

 

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