Satisfied Cravings: Favorite recipes from cookbooks I've reviewed.
Bulghur Salad with Walnuts
Serves 4 to 6
| 3/4 cup fine or medium ground bulghur |
| About 6 medium tomatoes, peeled and pureed in a food processor |
| Juice of 1/2 lemon |
| 1 teaspoon tomato paste |
| 3 to 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
| Salt |
| Chili flakes or chili powder to taste |
| 1 small mild onion or 5 scallions, finely chopped |
| 2/3 cup walnuts or pistachios, or a mixture of the two |
| Mix the bulghur with the tomatoes, lemon juice, and tomato paste and set aside for 1 hour, or until the grain has absorbed the juice and become tender. |
| Add oil, and chili flakes to taste. |
| Just before serving, add the onion and walnuts or pistachios. |
