Ingredients:
Tabbouleh
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) boiling water
3/4 cup (175 mL) uncooked bulgur
3 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 2 1/4 cups/550 mL)
8 medium green onions, sliced (about 1/2 cup/125 mL)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup/250 mL)
1 cup (250 mL) chopped cucumber
3/4 cup (175 mL) chopped fresh parsley
3 tbsp (45 mL) chopped fresh or 1 tbsp (15 mL) dried mint leaves, crumbled
1 can (19 fl oz/540 mL) garbanzo beans, drained
Lemon-Garlic Dressing
1/4 cup (50 mL) lemon juice
1 tbsp (15 mL) canola or soybean oil
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Heart Health: : Seeking new adventures and eating experiences can be key for heart-healthy eating. Other countries give us many foods that are low in fat and high in fibre, complex carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Tabbouleh, a favourite from the Middle East, features bulgur wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried and crushed.