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