TABBOULEH WITH GARBANZO BEANS

Tabbouleh with Garbanzo Beans image

Traditional tabbouleh becomes a hearty salad when garbanzo beans, cucumbers and bell pepper are added to the tender bulgur wheat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups boiling water
3/4 cup uncooked bulgur wheat
3 medium tomatoes, chopped (2 1/4 cups)
8 medium green onions, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 cup chopped cucumber
3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried mint leaves, crushed
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Steps:

In medium bowl, pour boiling water over bulgur. Let stand 1 hour.
In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients.
Drain any remaining water from bulgur. Stir remaining tabbouleh ingredients into bulgur. Pour dressing over tabbouleh; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 14 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g