Middle Eastern Tuna Pita

This Middle Eastern-style Tuna Pita sandwich is a great way to use leftover rice that will save money, too. Simply substitute 1 1/2 cups cooked rice white, brown or basmati for the bulgur.

Ingredients

1 cup bulgur or other cracked wheat

1 cup boiling water

1 (7-ounce) can tuna

1/2 small onion

1 large tomato, chopped

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 tsp dried mint

1 Tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp salt

3 Tbsp olive oil

4 leaves of lettuce

2 large whole wheat pitas, halved

Directions

1. Place bulgur and boiling water in a medium bowl. Let stand until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, drain tuna; flake into a small bowl. Finely chop onion. Add tuna, onion, tomato and parsley to bulgur, stirring well to combine.

3. Add mint, lemon juice, salt and oil to bowl; mix well.

4. Place a lettuce leaf in each pita pocket; fill with salad.