Turkish Lentil and Bulgur Salad with Pomegranate

Turkish Lentil and Bulgur Salad with Pomegranate

🟡 Medium

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
  • 3/4 cup bulgur wheat
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • to taste salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1
    Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a pot and add rinsed lentils.
  2. 2
    Cook lentils for 10 minutes until slightly softened, then add bulgur wheat.
  3. 3
    Continue cooking for 8-10 minutes until both lentils and bulgur are tender and liquid is absorbed.
  4. 4
    Transfer to a large mixing bowl and let cool to room temperature.
  5. 5
    Stir in pomegranate molasses, olive oil, lemon juice, and cumin.
  6. 6
    Add fresh parsley, mint, and green onions, mixing gently.
  7. 7
    Top with pomegranate seeds just before serving.
  8. 8
    Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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