1 1/2 c. bulgur or couscous
1 1/4 c. boiling water
1 c. diced, peeled carrots
1 green or red sweet pepper, diced
1 c. frozen peas
1/2 c. chopped red or green onions
2/3 c. currants
1/2 c. slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 c. oil
1/4 c. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
3 tbsp. orange juice
1/4 c. chopped parsley
Salt

Place bulgur in large bowl and pour boiling water over it. Cover and let sit 10 minutes or so. Fluff with fork to separate grains.

Stir in carrots, sweet pepper, peas, onions, currants and almonds. Whisk together oil, lemon juice, cinnamon, orange juice and parsley. Pour over couscous and vegetables and mix well. Season to taste with salt. Chill overnight or at least 1 hour. Makes 6 to 8 servings.