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
  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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

Dining and Cooking