Tabouli

My favorite version, from Francis Moore Lappe's classic, "Diet for a Small Planet". Prep time is soaking time.

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  cups boiling water
• 1 1⁄4 cups bulgur
• 3⁄4 cup  cooked  beans (white or garbanzo)
• 1 1⁄2 cups  minced fresh parsley
• 3⁄4 cup  minced fresh mint leaves or 3⁄4 cup  additional parsley
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped scallion
• 3  medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup lemon juice (or more to taste)
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
•  salt, pepper

Directions

1. Pour boiling water over bulgur, cover, and let stand until light and fluffy, about 2 hours. Shake in a strainer and squeeze out excess water. Combine it with the remaining ingredients and chill for at least 1 hour. Serve on raw grape, lettuce, or cabbage leaves.