Mostly Moosewood Lentil-Bulgur Salad Recipe


Submitted by athena_tavener

Makes 6 servings


Wonderful veggie dish. Can add 1/2 stalk celery, olives, black pepper, oregano, and 2 minced garlic cloves to it.

Ingredients
1 cup dry lentils
1 cup dry bulgur wheat
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp mint
2 tbsp dill
1/4 cup parsley
1/3 cup red onion
1 bell pepper
1 tomato
1 cup feta cheese
Directions
  1. Cook lentils in 2 cups water for 25 minutes, allowing them to simmer without disturbing them.

  2. Drain lentils, then transfer to large bowl.

  3. While lentils are cooking, place bulgur in small bowl. Add one cup boiling water, cover with a plate, and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes.

  4. Add everything to the lentils except tomato chunks. Mix gently but thoroughly.

  5. Cover tightly and refrigerate.

  6. Just before serving, top with tomato chunks.

Categories

Main Dish, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 141.5g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
350
Calories from Fat
136
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
15.1g
23%
Saturated Fat
5.0g
25%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
22mg
7%
Sodium
292mg
12%
Total Carbohydrates
41.0g
14%
Dietary Fiber
15.0g
60%
Sugars
4.4g
Protein
16.1g
Vitamin A 24% Vitamin C 83%
Calcium 18% Iron 26%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
A-
  Good points
  • Low in cholesterol
  • High in dietary fiber
  • High in manganese
  • Very high in vitamin C
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