Ingredients
- 1/2 cup green lentils
- 1 cup bulgur
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 small red onion, finely diced (1 cup)
- 1 yellow pepper, seeded and finely diced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Place lentils and 2 cups broth in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil 5 minutes, then reduce to a simmer and cook until lentils are tender and most liquid is dissolved, about 30 minutes. Drain any remaining liquid. While lentils are cooking, place bulgur and remaining 2 cups chicken broth in another small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until most liquid is dissolved and bulgur is tender, about 13 to15 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Add the bulgur to the lentils.
Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add peppers and cook until peppers are tender, another 5 minutes. Add the onion mixture to bulgur-lentil mixture. Stir in parsley, basil, chives, lemon zest, lemon juice remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to incorporate.
Per Serving:
Calories 300; Total Fat 8 g; (Sat Fat 1.5 g, Mono Fat 5 g, Poly Fat 1.5 g) ; Protein 15 g; Carb 47 g; Fiber 11 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 370 mg
Excellent source of: Protein, Fiber, Niacin, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Manganese
Good source of: Vitamin B6, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium
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By hisgirl59
on January 26, 2012
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Fantastic! I had red pepper instead of yellow, only fresh flat leaf parseley (no basil or chives on hand. I also used red instead of green lentils which I had on hand. I was majorly impressed! I will make this many more times. YUM!
By quisibug
Stuart, FL
on January 25, 2012
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This is AMAZING!!! Did you guys hear me??????? AMAZING!!!!! When I made the lentils, I added a bay leaf, quartered onion, and a sprig of thyme-just from other recipes-other than that, I made it to the letter...am so excited for dinner...already had a bit for lunch...couldn't help it. Thank you, Ellie, for something healthy but TASTY!
By saradoll24
Erie, PA
on February 06, 2011
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Delicious. To make a full meal I would consider adding some grilled chicken. I am always looking for new ways to incorporate healthy grains and this is a great option!!
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