Turkish Ladies Tea Time Menu & 20 Minutes Bulgur Salad "Kisir"

bulgur

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa offers a higher protein content, while rice is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

pomegranate molasses

🥗Healthier: balsamic vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Balsamic vinegar adds sweetness and acidity without the cost.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: substitute with less expensive herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and often cheaper.

Soak 1 cup bulgur wheat in hot water for about 20 minutes.

Saute onion in 6-7 tablespoons olive oil until it starts to color.

Add 1.5 tablespoons tomato paste and 1 tablespoon red pepper paste to the onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes.

Stir in spices: 2 teaspoons dried mint, 1 teaspoon cumin, and hot red pepper flakes, and sauté for a minute.

Add the soaked bulgur wheat to the sautéed mixture and stir well.

Add 1 heaped teaspoon salt and stir again.

Let the mixture cool for at least 10 minutes.

Chop scallions and parsley finely, and prepare any optional ingredients like pickles and cucumbers.

Once cooled, gently mix the bulgur mixture with the chopped vegetables.

Add 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses and juice of 1 lemon, and stir gently to combine.

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