As I was wandering through the garden and admiring the fragrant Spring mint and parsley, I remembered one of my favorite summer recipes that screams FRESH! It's so very easy to make and I love that once made, it's a quick, healthy meal for a few days. I've tweaked a few recipes along the way to meet my personal tastes and here's what I've come up with. Be sure to use organic and fresh ingredients.
- 1 1/2 CUP DRIED BULGUR WHEAT
- 2 CUPS BOILING WATER
- 1/3 CUP EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
- 1/2 CUP FRESH-SQUEEZED LEMON JUICE
- 3/4 CUP CHOPPED GREEN OR RED ONION
- 1 CUP CHOPPED FRESH PARSLEY LEAVES
- 1/4 CUP CHOPPED FRESH MINT LEAVES
- 2 TOMATOES - DICED
- 1 CUCUMBER - DICED
- 3 CLOVES GARLIC - MINCED
- 1 TSP. SALT
- 1/2 TSP. RED PEPPER FLAKES
- BLACK PEPPER TO TASTE
- 1/2 CUP FETA CHEESE CRUMBLES
Pour hot water over the bulgur, cover and let sit for a couple hours. Add ingredients to soaked bulgur, mix well and refrigerate for at least one hour. I think it tastes better the 2nd day after the flavors have melded.
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