19. Lebanese Tabbouleh and Kafta

Lebanese Tabouleh
adapted from http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/tabbouleh-iii/Detail.aspx

1 box Tabouleh (or equivalent bulgar wheat), discard spice packet
3 small tomatoes, chopped
2 cucumbers, peeled and diced
3 green onions, chopped
1 c parsley, chopped
1/3 c mint leaves, chopped
2 t salt
1/2 c lemon juice
1 c EVOO

Prepare Tabouleh as indicated on box (leaving out the spice packet). Add in remaining ingredients and refrigerate for several hours before serving.

Chicken Kafta

1 lb ground chicken
1/2 c fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 onion, grated
1/4 t cayenne
1/4 t allspice
1/2 t salt
1/4 t black pepper
skewers

Soak skewers for at least 30 minutes, then preheat and oil grill pan. Mix remaining ingredients and form "meatballs" around skewers. Grill for about 30 minutes, turning gently with spatula to keep from sticking.

.. yum!