Tabbouleh with Beans and Feta

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups uncooked bulgur or cracked wheat
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1/4 cup commercial pesto
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (19-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
• 4 (7-inch) pitas, cut in half

Preparation

1. Combine the bulgur and boiling water in a large bowl. Cover and let stand 30 minutes, and drain. Combine pesto and lemon juice; stir with a whisk. Combine bulgur, pesto mixture, tomatoes, and next 5 ingredients (tomatoes through chickpeas) in a large bowl; and toss gently to combine. Serve with pita halves.