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 grams; Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams; Protein: 15 grams; Total carbohydrates: 47 grams; Sugar: 3 grams; Fiber: 11 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 370 milligrams
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By GarethJH
Stroudsburg, PA
on December 18, 2012
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What an awesome, light and healthy side! While I admit there are a lot of steps, it was worth the effort. My wife loved it and asked that I make it regularly. Because we eat organic, I only had a red pepper, but I doubt it made a real difference. A definite keeper!
By l.osterhout
Rochester, NY
on August 15, 2012
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My family loved this recipe! The fresh herbs were fantastic. I didn't have any chives or a yellow pepper, so I didn't use those, and the recipe still came out great. I added the juice of a whole lemon, and next time I would add a bit more salt and pepper. You could create variations on the recipe very easily.
By mimiz
on March 17, 2012
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Excellent flavor. I think the bulgur needs to be soaked prior to cooking to prevent stickiness.
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