Kısır (Turkish Bulgur Salad)

Containing 318 kcal and 8g of protein, this recipe provides long-lasting satiety due to its high fiber content.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (4 servings), not per serving.

• 1.5 cups fine bulgur · 807 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 tbsp tomato paste · 42 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 bunch parsley · 22 kcal in the whole recipe
• 3 stalks green onions · 14 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 cucumber · 19 kcal in the whole recipe
• Juice of 1 lemon · 15 kcal in the whole recipe
• 4 tbsp olive oil · 354 kcal in the whole recipe
• Pomegranate molasses, salt, red pepper flakes

Method

1. Prepare a large mixing bowl and a kettle.

   

2. Pour 1.5 cups of fine bulgur into the bowl and add enough hot water to cover it.

   

3. Cover the bowl with a plate and wait for 15 minutes until the bulgur absorbs all the water and softens.

   

4. Finely chop the parsley and green onions, and cut the cucumber into small cubes.

   

5. Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and 4 tablespoons of olive oil onto the softened bulgur.

   

6. Knead thoroughly with your hand until the tomato paste and oil are fully incorporated into the bulgur.

   

7. Transfer all the chopped vegetables into the bowl.

   

8. Add the juice of 1 lemon, pomegranate molasses, salt, and red pepper flakes.

   

9. Mix all ingredients with a spoon until well combined.

   

10. Place the prepared kısır in the refrigerator and serve once it is chilled.

    

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