Taboulli

 This is definitely a keeper recipe at our house! It is perfect to eat with any type of grilled protein! Yum!

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked bulgur
•   2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
•   1 English cucumbers, peeled and chopped
• 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
•   1/4 cup olive oil

Directions

1. In a medium sauce pan bring 2 cups of water to a boil, then add bulgur and in medium high heat let it simmer till water has dried. Let it cool.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the wheat, tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, mint, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil. Toss and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Toss again prior to serving.

Snapy Garlic Shrimp

This recipe, turned out so good! I was looking for something to make, that was great tasting, filling and also "take to work friendly" This worked out just great! I used the recipe with angel hair, but it could also be used  over rice, quinoa or a salad! Use your imagination! Here's what you'll need;

2lbs of shrimp (cleaned)

2 tbsp of  extra virgen olive oil

1/3 cup of lemon juice

3 cloves of garlic chopped

2 tsp paprika

1tsp red pepper flake

½ tsp salt

pinch of black pepper

¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Directions

In a medium pan add the olive oil and the garlic cook in low to medium heat for about a minute or two, add paprika, red pepper flake salt and pepper and stir mixture. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Pour the lemon juice over the shrimp; allow to cook until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside. Add the basil and toss lightly.

Nutritional Info:

Calories: 220; Total fat: 9; Protein: 36; Fiber: 0.5

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