Texas Tabbouleh

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Good Housekeeping mag.

Categories: Casseroles-one dish meal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup bulgur
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 3 medium tomatoes
  • 1 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1/2 chopped green pepper
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 3 Tbsp. canola oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
  • 1 can (4oz.) crumbles queso fresco or feta cheese

Directions

  1. Place bulgur in a large bowl; stir in boiling water. Let stand, covered, 30 minutes, or until bulgur is tender and most of liquid is absorbed. Drain well, pressing out excess water. Cool completely.

  2. Stir in tomatoes, onions, peppers, cilantro, lime juice, oil and seasonings. Add beans; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered at least 30 minutes. Serve with cheese.

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