Black Garbanzo Tabouli

1 cup fine grain Bulgur

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

1 pint cherry tomatoes halved and drained

½ cup of thinly sliced green onion

2 pinches of cumin

Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 bunch finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

10-15 mint leaves chopped

½ cup black garbanzo beans

1. Place the bulgur in a fine sieve, rinse under cold running water, squeeze dry, and soak in the lemon juice for 45 minutes. Use a fork to fluff the bulgur.

2. In a bowl, combine the black garbanzos, tomatoes, green onion, cumin, and a few pinches of salt and pepper. Drizzle on the olive oil and toss. Fold in the bulgur, parsley, and mint and mix well. Refrigerate, stirring occasionally.

3. Taste and correct the flavors with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.