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Spiced Bulgur & Lentil Kisir

Name: Spiced Bulgur & Lentil Kisir
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 annosta
Cuisine: turkish
Ingredients: 1,5 kuppi fine bulgur; 0,5 kuppi red lentil rinsed; 3 kuppi water boiling; 1,5 kuppi water; 2 rkl tomato paste; 1 rkl red pepper paste; 0,25 kuppi olive oil; 1 kpl lemon juiced; 1 kpl cucumber finely diced; 2 kpl tomato finely diced; 4 kpl green onion thinly sliced; 0,5 kuppi fresh parsley finely chopped; 0,25 kuppi fresh mint finely chopped; 1 tl ground cumin; 1 tl pul biber; 0,5 tl salt; 0,25 tl black pepper freshly ground; 4 kpl romaine lettuce leaf (valinnainen)

This vibrant and hearty kisir reimagines the traditional Turkish salad with the addition of nutritious lentils, creating a more substantial meal. Fine bulgur is soaked until tender, then mixed with aromatic spices, fresh herbs, and a tangy lemon dressing. It's a perfect make-ahead dish for a light lunch or dinner.

Alkuperäinen resepti: Forkin

Kokonaisaika: 1 t 5 min
Annoksia: 4
Vaikeustaso: Helppo
Annosta kohti: 516 kcal

Allergeenitiedot: saattaa sisältää seuraavia: gluteeni. Tarkista aina ainesosien pakkaukset, jos sinulla on allergia.

Esivalmistelut

Ainesosat

1,5 kuppifine bulgur
0,5 kuppired lentil, rinsed
2 rkltomato paste
1 rklred pepper paste
0,25 kuppiolive oil
1 kpllemon, juiced
1 kplcucumber, finely diced
2 kpltomato, finely diced
4 kplgreen onion, thinly sliced
0,5 kuppifresh parsley, finely chopped
0,25 kuppifresh mint, finely chopped
1 tlground cumin
1 tlpul biber
0,5 tlsalt
0,25 tlblack pepper, freshly ground

for bulgur

3 kuppiwater, boiling

for lentils

1,5 kuppiwater

for serving

4 kplromaine lettuce leaf(valinnainen)

Välineet

fork · large bowl · small pot

Valmistusohje

Vaihe vaiheelta

1
Place the fine bulgur in a large heatproof bowl.
Noin 1 min
2
Pour the boiling water over the bulgur, cover the bowl tightly, and let it sit for 20 minutes until the bulgur has absorbed the water and softened.
Kokin vinkki: Ensure the water is truly boiling for best results.
3
While the bulgur is soaking, combine the rinsed red lentils with the lentil water in a small pot.
Noin 1 min
4
Bring the lentils to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until they are tender but still hold their shape.
Noin 12 min
Kokin vinkki: Do not overcook the lentils; they should not be mushy.
5
Drain any excess water from the cooked lentils and set them aside to cool slightly.
Noin 2 min
6
Once the bulgur is soft, fluff it with a fork.
Noin 1 min
7
Add the tomato paste, red pepper paste, olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, pul biber, salt, and black pepper to the bulgur.
Noin 2 min
8
Mix thoroughly with your hands, squeezing gently to ensure the pastes and spices are evenly distributed throughout the bulgur.
Noin 3 min
Kokin vinkki: Using your hands helps incorporate the flavors better than a spoon.
9
Add the cooled lentils, diced cucumber, diced tomato, sliced green onion, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped fresh mint to the bulgur mixture.
Noin 2 min
10
Gently fold all the ingredients together until well combined.
Noin 2 min
11
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the kisir for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Noin 30 min
Kokin vinkki: Chilling improves the taste and texture of the salad.
12
Serve chilled, optionally with romaine lettuce leaves for scooping.

Annosta kohti

Ravintoarvot

74%Pisteet

Kalorit: 516,1kcal
Proteiini: 17,9g
Hiilihydraatit: 83,8g
Rasva: 15,4g
Kuitu: 19,8g
Sokeri: 6,4g

Arvio perustuu reseptin ainesosamääriin. Arvot voivat vaihdella tuotemerkkien ja korvaavien ainesosien mukaan.

Säilytä hyvänä

Säilytys

Store leftover kisir in an airtight container in the refrigerator.