Bulgur Lentil Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 129.7
  • Total Fat: 4.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 16.7 mg
  • Sodium: 346.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.7 g
  • Protein: 7.1 g

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Introduction

Very nice lunch item. Very filling. Vegetarian. Very nice lunch item. Very filling. Vegetarian.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1/2 Cup green lentils.
    2 1/2 Cups water
    1 Tablespoon tomato paste
    1 whole bay leaf
    1/4 Cup Bulgur, fine or medium ground
    1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    3 green olives, chopped
    1/2 cup Feta cheese, crumbled

    Serve over Lettuce

Directions

Put 2 1/2 cups of water in a pan with the green lentils. Add the tomatoe paste and bay leaf (1). Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile boil 1/2 cup of water and pour over bulgur. Add the spices. Cover and let set 15-20 minutes, or until all water has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Drain lentils, when done, if necessary. Let cool. Add the chopped feta and 3 green olives, large to the lentils. Mix with the bulgur. Serve over lettuce. Add a lemon vinaigrette and drizzle over, if desired . (Not figured into calorie count).

Serving Size: Makes 4 servings, about 1 cup each.