Bulgur Pepper Salad
(from highlands’s recipe box)
Source: eatsmarter
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Salad/Side dish
Ingredients
- 250 ml tomato juice
- 100 g bulgur
- 400 g (thin) carrots with greens
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt, pepper
- 2 tbsp honey
- juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 yellow pepper, cubed
- 1/2 bunch chives, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- 2 tbsp cilantro leaves, chopped
Directions
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Bring tomato juice to a boil and add bulgur. Cover, turn heat off and let sit for approx. 35 minutes.
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Clean and peel carrots (leave 1/2 in of green attached), cut in half lengthwise.
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Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in pan and saute carrots over medium heat.
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Add crushed coriander seeds, salt, pepper and 4-5 tbsp water. Cover and saute over medium heat for 7-8 minutes.
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Uncover, add honey, and reduce liquids. Remove from heat.
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Combine pepper, chives, and garlic in salad bowl.
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Combine lime juice, bulgur, rest of olive oil and add to salad bowl. Mix well and salt and pepper to taste.
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Arrange carrots on bulgur salad and top with cilantro leaves.