Bulgur Salad With Tomatoes, Scallions and Herbs |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Food & Wine. Similar to a tabbouleh, this refreshing grain dish from southeastern Turkey is flavored with lots of scallions and chopped fresh mint, and it has a pink hue from the tomato paste. It is most often served as a starter, either on its own or packed into balls and rolled up in a lettuce leaf. Ingredients:
1/2 cup medium-grade bulgur |
2 large tomatoes, finely chopped |
4 scallions, thinly sliced |
4 garlic cloves, minced |
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped |
2 tablespoons tomato paste |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1/3 cup chopped mint |
1/3 cup chopped flat leaf parsley |
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
balsamic vinegar, for sprinkling |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl of hot water, soak the bulgur until softened, about 1 hour.
2. Drain the bulgur well and press out as much water as possible.
3. Transfer the bulgur to a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, scallions, garlic, jalapeño, tomato paste, olive oil, mint, parsley and crushed red pepper; mix well.
4. Season with salt, pepper and balsamic vinegar. Serve at room temperature.
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