This easy to make, quick, and healthy dish is made with fresh summer vegetables and bulgur served with cheese.

Serves: 10
Preparation time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 cup bulgur
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup finely chopped red onion
• 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup green peppers, chopped
• ½ cup sweet red pepper, chopped
• ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• ¼ cup lime juice
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese or queso fresco cheese
• ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions:

• Combine boiling water and bulgur in a large bowl stir well, cover, and let stand for 30 minutes or until bulgur is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
• Drain well, pressing excess liquid and allow it to cool completely.
• Combine bulgur and all the remaining ingredients except cheese in a large bowl, mix well.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Serve with cheese.