Lentil, Cracked Wheat, And Vegetable Salad Recipe

Name: Lentil, Cracked Wheat, And Vegetable Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup boiling water; 1/2 cup uncooked bulgur (cracked wheat); 1 cup dried lentils; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 cups diced zucchini; 2/3 cup diced green bell pepper; 2/3 cup diced red bell pepper; 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion; 1 teaspoon grated orange rind; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; Lime wedges (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup uncooked bulgur (cracked wheat)
1 cup dried lentils
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups diced zucchini
2/3 cup diced green bell pepper
2/3 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
Lime wedges (optional)

1
Combine boiling water and bulgur in a large bowl; stir well. Let stand 20 minutes or until water is absorbed.
2
Place the lentils in a large saucepan; cover with water to 2 inches above lentils, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender. Drain well; add to bulgur, and set aside.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, bell peppers, and onion, and saute 7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add vegetables to bulgur mixture.
4
Combine remaining oil, orange rind, orange juice, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; stir well. Add to bulgur mixture; toss gently. Serve warm or at room temperature. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.

719

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup boiling water, 1/2 cup uncooked bulgur (cracked wheat), 1 cup dried lentils, 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Lentil, Cracked Wheat, And Vegetable Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Lentil, Cracked Wheat, And Vegetable Salad

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