Tabouli

Ingredients

• 1 c. dry bulgur wheat
• 1 1/2 c. boiling water
• 1 to 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/3 c. fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 c. olive oil
• 2 to 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• black pepper to taste
• 4 scallions, finely minced
• 1 packed c. parsley, minced
• 1/4 c. fresh mint, minced (1 to 2 Tbsp. dried mint)
• 2 to 3 tomatoes, diced
• lettuce, finely shredded
• 1 c. beans (white or brown) *
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pili-pili (a very hot African red pepper) or any type of hot pepper substitute
• 1 small onion, chopped finely