Bulgur Gazpacho

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 3/4 cup bulgur
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/4 teaspoons Louisiana hot sauce
• 4 scallions, sliced
• 1 cup roughly chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and diced
• 3/4 cup green bell pepper, small dice
• 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves

Directions

Bring the water and 1/2 the tomato puree to a boil. Pour over the bulgur and cover for 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Combine remaining ingredients and toss with the bulgur. Chill for 1 hour before serving.