Beefsteak Tomatoes With Minted Cracked Wheat Salad Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time1 Hr 20 Min
Ready In1 Hr 30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
HealthyLow Calorie
Ingredients
| 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil | ||
| Bulgur wheat | 3/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Lemon juice | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Lime juice | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Ground pepper | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Scallions | 2 , minced | |
| Mint | 2 Tablespoon, minced | |
| Beefsteak tomatoes | 4 Medium | |
Directions
1. In a medium skillet, heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil. Add the bulgur and toss over high heat until coated with oil, about 1 minute; remove from the heat. Stir in 3/4 cup of hot water, cover and soak until the water is absorbed and the bulgur is tender, at least 1 hour.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the lemon and lime juices with the salt and pepper. Add the scallions, mint, remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the soaked bulgur; toss well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or longer.
3. Cut the tops from the tomatoes and hollow out the centers. Toss the bulgur salad well and spoon it into the tomatoes.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the lemon and lime juices with the salt and pepper. Add the scallions, mint, remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the soaked bulgur; toss well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or longer.
3. Cut the tops from the tomatoes and hollow out the centers. Toss the bulgur salad well and spoon it into the tomatoes.
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