Bulgur With Lentils Parsley And Raisins Recipes

BULGUR WITH RAISINS AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Toast 1 cup bulgur in olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring, 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer until the water is absorbed, 12 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped mixed parsley, mint and/or scallions, 2 tablespoons each olive oil, toasted pine nuts and chopped raisins, and the juice of 1/2 lemon. Season with salt.

LENTILS WITH BULGUR AND HERB SALAD

Steps:

• If time allows soak lentils in cold water to cover an hour or more. Drain. Soak onion in salted water to cover until ready to serve.
• Put 1 tablespoon oil in a large deep saucepan, and turn heat to medium. A minute later add garlic and cook until fragrant, another minute or so. Add tomato, cayenne and cumin and cook until tomato is soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add bulgur and cook, stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, then add liquid and lentils. Bring to a boil, then cover, and adjust heat so mixture simmers steadily. Cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until lentils and bulgur are tender and all liquid is absorbed. If mixture starts to dry out, add liquid as needed and continue cooking. You will definitely need to add liquid if you did not soak the lentils. If mixture is too wet, raise heat a bit and cook uncovered, stirring, until it dries out.
• Toss herbs and lettuce with remaining olive oil and lemon juice to taste; add salt and pepper to taste. Serve lentil-bulgur mixture topped with dressed greens, drained onions and a dollop of yogurt on the side.

BULGUR WITH LENTILS, PARSLEY, AND RAISINS

Steps:

• Combine the bulgur and bouillon cube with 2 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a rapid simmer, then cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a wide skillet. Add the onion and sauté over medium-low heat until lightly browned, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes. Stir in the lentils and cook just until heated through.
• Combine the bulgur and onion-lentil mixture in a serving dish and stir in all the remaining ingredients. Serve at once.
• A fun and flavorful meal: Serve this with Sweet and White Potato Salad with Mixed Greens (page 188), homemade or store-bought hummus, oil-cured olives, and fresh pita bread.
• For another meal with a Middle Eastern theme, team this with Middle Eastern Chopped Salad (page 191), homemade or store-bought hummus, stuffed grape leaves, and fresh pita bread.
• Calories: 230
• Total Fat: 5.5g
• Protein: 8.5g
• Carbohydrates: 39g
• Fiber: 10g
• Sodium: 115mg