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Lentil Kisir Salatasi (Turkish Bulgur & Lentil Salad)

Prep Time: 35 Minutes

Total time: 45 Minutes

Servings: 10

Lentils are cooked in tomato paste and a touch of Aleppo pepper, with bulgur wheat, onions, tomatoes, and parsley, tossing with olive oil and pomegranate molasses.

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

    3 Tbsp (45 mL) tomato paste

    2 tsp (10 mL) Aleppo pepper, dry

    4 cups (1 L) water

    1 cup (250 mL) bulgur wheat, dry

    1 cup (250 mL) whole red lentils, dry

    ½ cup (125 mL) green onions, thinly sliced

    1 cup (250 mL) Roma tomatoes, small dice

    ½ cup (125 mL) flat leaf parsley, minced

    ½ cup (125 mL) extra virgin olive oil

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) pomegranate molasses


Directions

  1. In a medium sized pot, whisk tomato paste, Aleppo pepper, and water together. Add lentils and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cooking for 7 minutes.
  2. Add bulgur and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  3. Drain lentil mixture from any excess liquid and allow to cool.
  4. Mix with onions, tomatoes, parsley, oil, and molasses and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 3/4 cup (175 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 240
  • Total Fat 12 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.5 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Carbohydrates 28 g
  • Dietary Fibre 5 g
  • Sugar 3 g
  • Protein 7 g
  • Sodium 10 mg
  • Potassium 356 mg
  • Folate 11 mcg