This classic Middle-Eastern side dish freshens up any plate. Serve alongside grilled meats and fish, falafel, hummus, pita, or any other savory favorites.
Ingredients
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1
cup
Bulgur
– rinsed
-
1
cup
Water
-
1/4
tsp
Salt
-
1
tsp
Olive Oil
-
2
Tomato
– diced (2 cups)
-
1
Cucumber
– English, peeled and diced (2 cups)
-
1/4
tsp
Salt
-
3 1/2
cup
Parsley
– roughly chopped
-
1/3
cup
Mint
– roughly chopped
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5
Green Onions
– roughly sliced (1/2 cup)
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3
tbsp
Lemon Juice
-
1/4
cup
Olive Oil
-
2
Garlic, clove
– minced
-
1/2
tsp
Salt
-
1/2
tsp
Black Pepper, ground
Directions
1
Combine bulgur with water, 1 tsp oil, and 1/4 tsp salt in the Cooking Pot. Close the lid, select the GRAINS setting.
2
In a separate bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, and 1/4 tsp salt. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow the salt to pull water from the vegetables.
3
While the bulgur cooks and the cucumbers and tomatoes cure, whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl or jar.
4
Once the bulgur is cooked, open the lid, fluff the grains, and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
5
Drain the cucumber and tomato mixture, then combine all ingredients, including the dressing, in a large bowl. Toss until evenly mixed.