Simply Salvia

Lentil and herb tabbouleh

More herb than grain, with lentils doing the protein.

25 min3 servings380 cal16g proteinModerate GI

Ingredients

Makes 3 servings

  • ½ cup bulgur wheat
  • 1½ cups cooked green lentils
  • 2 cups flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • ½ cup mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, finely diced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 1½ lemons

Method

  1. 1Cover the bulgur with boiling water and leave for 10 minutes, then drain well and cool.
  2. 2Combine the bulgur, lentils, herbs, scallions and tomatoes in a large bowl.
  3. 3Dress with the olive oil and lemon juice, season generously, and let it sit for 15 minutes before serving.

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