Ingredients
- ½ cup fine bulgur wheat
- ¾ cup finely chopped onions
- ¾ cup finely chopped fresh coriander or Italian parsley
- ¾ cup seeded and chopped ripe plum tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon red hot pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or 1 tablespoon dried
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
140 calories; 7 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 18 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 10 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
4 servings
Preparation
- Place bulgur wheat in a bowl and cover with cold water. Let soak for the period of time indicated on the package. Drain and place the bulgur in a piece of cheesecloth and vigorously squeeze out extra water.
- Put bulgur in a bowl and add all remaining ingredients except oil and mint. Toss mixture gently but thoroughly with a fork. Stir in oil and mint and serve.
30 minutes

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