Spiced Bulgur & Lentil Kisir
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.
O rețetă originală de Forkin
- Durată totală
- 1 oră 5 min.
- Porții
- 4
- Dificultate
- Ușoară
- Per porție
- 516 kcal
Informații despre alergeni: poate conține gluten. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.
Pregătirea ingredientelor
Ingrediente
Ingrediente
- 1,5 canăfine bulgur
- 0,5 canăred lentil, rinsed
- 2 lingurătomato paste
- 1 lingurăred pepper paste
- 0,25 canăolive oil
- 1 buc.lemon, juiced
- 1 buc.cucumber, finely diced
- 2 buc.tomato, finely diced
- 4 buc.green onion, thinly sliced
- 0,5 canăfresh parsley, finely chopped
- 0,25 canăfresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 lingurițăground cumin
- 1 lingurițăpul biber
- 0,5 lingurițăsalt
- 0,25 lingurițăblack pepper, freshly ground
for bulgur
- 3 canăwater, boiling
for lentils
- 1,5 canăwater
for serving
- 4 buc.romaine lettuce leaf(opțional)
Ustensile
fork · large bowl · small pot
Mod de preparare
Pas cu pas
- 1
Place the fine bulgur in a large heatproof bowl.
Aproximativ 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.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 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.
Aproximativ 12 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 2 min.
- 6
Once the bulgur is soft, fluff it with a fork.
Aproximativ 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.
Aproximativ 2 min.
- 8
Mix thoroughly with your hands, squeezing gently to ensure the pastes and spices are evenly distributed throughout the bulgur.
Aproximativ 3 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 2 min.
- 10
Gently fold all the ingredients together until well combined.
Aproximativ 2 min.
- 11
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the kisir for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Aproximativ 30 min.
Nota bucătarului: Chilling improves the taste and texture of the salad.
- 12
Serve chilled, optionally with romaine lettuce leaves for scooping.
Per porție
Valori nutriționale
- Calorii
- 516,1kcal
- Proteine
- 17,9g
- Carbohidrați
- 83,8g
- Grăsimi
- 15,4g
- Fibre
- 19,8g
- Zahăr
- 6,4g
Estimare bazată pe cantitățile ingredientelor din rețetă. Valorile pot varia în funcție de mărci și înlocuiri.
Păstrează gustul bun
Store leftover kisir in an airtight container in the refrigerator.