MINTED BULGUR WITH PEAS

Minted Bulgur With Peas image

Provided by Marian Burros

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup bulgur (see note)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
4 tablespoons minced parsley
4 tablespoons minced fresh mint
2 cup shelled fresh peas or frozen peas
3 green onions
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Cover bulgur with hot water and allow to stand for 30 minutes. Drain thoroughly, squeezing out additional water with hands.
Cook the fresh peas in boiling water for 1 minute and drain. Or defrost frozen peas but do not cook.
Combine peas with bulgur and remaining ingredients except for yogurt. Then stir in yogurt to coat thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 219, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 447 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams