Bulgur with Herbs

Name: Bulgur with Herbs
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 cup bulgur; 1 2 cups boiling-hot water; 1 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/4 cup sliced almonds; 1 1 cup chopped scallions (from 1 bunch); 1 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1 1/2 cup chopped mint; 1 1 tablespoon store-bought roasted-almond oil or olive oil; 1 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 or to taste

From the kitchen of Carly

Fluffy bulgur soaks up its own steam, then gets tossed with scallions, cilantro, and mint for brightness. Toasted almonds add crunch and nuttiness, while a hit of lemon ties everything together. Perfect served at room temperature.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

11 cup bulgur
12 cups boiling-hot water
12 tablespoon olive oil
11/4 cup sliced almonds
11 cup chopped scallions (from 1 bunch)
11/2 cup chopped cilantro
11/2 cup chopped mint
11 tablespoon store-bought roasted-almond oil or olive oil
11 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1or to taste

Instructions

Put bulgur in a bowl, then pour hot water (2 cups) over it and cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let stand until tender, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a small heavy skillet over medium heat until hot, then cook almonds, stirring, until golden, about 1 minute.
Drain bulgur in a medium-mesh sieve, then return to bowl and stir in scallions, herbs, store-bought roasted-almond oil (or additional olive oil), 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and almonds (with oil). Season with salt and more lemon juice if desired. Serve at room temperature.