
Delilma Nutrition
Bulgar Wheat Salad
Benefits: Supports with weight loss as it filling complex carb, a rich source of protein, a rich source of Manganese and Magnesium
Ingredients
2 cups Bulgur Wheat dry
3 cups boiling water
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons roasted red pepper paste
1 tsp. Salt or more to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup cucumber diced
1 red bell pepper diced
3/4 cup green onion chopped
1/3 cup fresh parsley chopped
3/4 tsp. cumin powder
1 lemon juiced
1/3 cup purple onion optional
2 tablespoons Jalapeño Pepper optional if you like spicy
Instructions
In a bowl, soak the bulgur with the boiling water for 20-30 minutes
Mixing occasionally until they are soft and tender
Dice and chop all ingredients
In a frying pan bring the olive oil, salt, tomato, and pepper to simmer and keep cooking on low for about 5-7 minutes
Stirring occasionally to form a creamy tomato paste base
Turn off the heat
Add in the bulgur and mix to coat well with the tomato paste
Allow the bulgur to cool down for about 10 minutes
In a bowl, add in all the salad ingredients with the bulgur, lemon juice, and cumin
Taste to see if you prefer to add more salt
Serve right away or cool in the fridge to serve cold
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