NY Times Recipes for Health Bulgur and Chickpea Salad with Mint and Parsley
- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 cup medium or coarse bulgur2 cups waterSalt, preferably kosher salt, to taste1/4 cup fresh lemon juice1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil1 cup diced cucumber1/2 cup finely chopped parsley2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint1 15-ounce can chick peas, drained and rinsed1 bunch scallions or 2 spring onions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced or chopped, soaked for five minutes in cold water and drained Small romaine leaves for serving
1. For coarse bulgur: Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the bulgur and salt to taste, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from the heat, and allow to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes.
For medium bulgur: Place the bulgur in a bowl with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pour on 2 cups hot or boiling water. Allow to sit for 20 to 25 minutes, until most of the water is absorbed. Drain and squeeze out the water.
2. Meanwhile, mix together the lemon juice and cinnamon, and salt to taste. Whisk in the olive oil. Toss with the bulgur in a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients, toss together, taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with small leaves from the heart of a romaine lettuce. Use the leaves as scoops.
Yield: Serves six
Advance preparation: The bulgur will keep for four or five days in the refrigerator and can be frozen.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user METHYLENEBLUE.
For medium bulgur: Place the bulgur in a bowl with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pour on 2 cups hot or boiling water. Allow to sit for 20 to 25 minutes, until most of the water is absorbed. Drain and squeeze out the water.
2. Meanwhile, mix together the lemon juice and cinnamon, and salt to taste. Whisk in the olive oil. Toss with the bulgur in a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients, toss together, taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with small leaves from the heart of a romaine lettuce. Use the leaves as scoops.
Yield: Serves six
Advance preparation: The bulgur will keep for four or five days in the refrigerator and can be frozen.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user METHYLENEBLUE.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 257.1
- Total Fat: 11.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 190.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 33.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.5 g
- Protein: 6.4 g
Member Reviews
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DDWMITCH
I used this recipe as a spring board for the bulgur that's been sitting in my pantry for eons, and although I had to make a few sustitutions - zucchini for cucumber, because I don't care for it - I have to admit it was very good. It was even better leftover, after a few days in the fridge. - 11/23/10