For the month of 1/1/1998
Arabic Food Pyramid

Combination Foods:
Falafel (meat, fat)
Hummus (meat, fat)
Kibbeh (meat, grain, fat)
Tabouli
(vegetable, grain, fat)
Baba Ghannouj (vegetable, fat)
Pilaf (grain, fat)
Stuffed Grape Leaves
(meat, grain, fat)
Shawarma (meat, grain, fat)
Tabbouleh
Eat it as a side dish..
1 1/4 cups bulgur, uncooked
1 1/4 cups boiling water
2 cups diced unpeeled tomato
1 cup raw cucumber, peeled and seeded
3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Combine bulgur and boiling water in large bowl. Stir well. Let stand 30 minutes or
until water is absorbed. Add tomato and remaining ingredients; toss. Serve chilled.
Serves 6
Nutritional Analysis (per serving):
| Calories |
163 |
| Protein |
5 grams |
| Fat |
5 grams |
| Carbohydrate |
27 grams |
| Cholesterol |
0 mg |
| Sodium |
211 mg |