BULGUR SALAD

Bulgur Nut Salad (Bazargan)

          Preparation time: 10 min Servings: 6 cooking time: 5 min

  Ingredients:

        1 tsp. olive oil

1/2 tsp. ground allspice

1 tsp. cumin seed

2 cups boiling water

1 cup dry bulgur

2 cups sweet onions, chopped

1/2 cup tomato puree

1 tbsp. dried mint

1/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts

3 cups assorted fresh vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and/or sweet peppers

 Cooking Directions:

 Pour the boiling water over the bulgur and let sit 30 minutes, or until soft. Drain and squeeze dry. Heat the oil in a skillet and sauté the onion until soft but not brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the tomato puree, mint, cumin, and allspice. Stir in the bulgur and walnuts. Add the lemon juice and mix thoroughly. Let sit at least 30 minutes to blend the flavors. Add chopped fresh vegetables like cucumber, tomatoes, and/or sweet peppers just before serving. Serve chilled.  

Nutrition Facts

Calories 190 % Calories Fat 21.3%Total Fat 4.5g Saturated Fats 0.5gMono-unsaturated Fats 1.1gPoly-unsaturated Fats 2.6gCholesterol 0mg Sodium 46mg Total Carbohydrates 32g Dietary Fiber 9.1gSugar 4.1gProtein 6.6g