Tropical Bulgardiabetic, nuts/grains, side dishes, vegetables, vegetarian 3/4 cup bulgur 3/4 cup boiling water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried leaf oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 dash red (cayenne) pepper 6 green onions; chopped 1 small red bell pepper, chopped 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 4 romaine lettuce leaves 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 |
