Bulgur with Herbs
A quick, fresh side dish or light lunch made with fluffy bulgur and plenty of parsley. Simple, healthy, and ready in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 1 cup bulgur
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup parsley
- 1 medium lemon
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Bring 2 cups water and 1 cup bulgur to a boil in a small pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and bulgur is tender, about 12-15 minutes.
- 2
Fluff the cooked bulgur with a fork, then spread it on a plate to cool slightly for 5 minutes.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the bulgur, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 cup chopped parsley, and juice of 1 lemon. Season with 0.5 tsp salt and toss well.
- 4
Taste and adjust with more lemon or salt if needed. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- small pot with lid
- fork
- large bowl
- knife and cutting board
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