Red Beet Bulgur Salad

Name: Red Beet Bulgur Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 beet; 2 teaspoons of cracked wheat; 1/2 bunch of scallion; 1 lemon; 1 tablespoon of pomegranate molasses; 2 tablespoons of olive oil; 2 teaspoons of red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon of salt

Easy and delicious Red Beet Bulgur Salad recipe! Try this salad recipe for the perfect harmony of bulgur and beet with fresh herbs.

Turkish Cuisine

November 15, 2019

Difficulty Easy

Servings 4 people

Preparation 20 mins

Cooking 20 mins

Total 40 mins

Recipe Contents

Recipe Video Ingredients Directions Nutrition Equipments Tips

Red Beet Bulgur Salad Recipe Video

Ingredients

2 beet
2 teaspoons of cracked wheat
1/2 bunch of scallion
1 lemon
1 tablespoon of pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 teaspoons of red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon of salt

Directions

Cut off the tops of the beets and wash them thoroughly. Then cut it into small pieces or put it whole in the pot.
Boil the beets until soft or for 15-20 minutes. After boiling, separate the beets and their juice. Boil the juice again after separating it.
Add the bulgur to the boiled beet juice. Bulgur will be enough to completely color the beet.
Chop the beet cubes and add on the bulgur.
Add chopped spring onions, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, olive oil, red wine vinegar and salt and blend.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Red Beet Bulgur Salad

Serves 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories106

% Daily Value*

Sodium 631 mg27.4%

Potassium 256 mg5.4%

Protein 1.2 g2.4%

Total Fat 7.2 g9.2%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Tips

To obtain beet juice, wash the beets and cut them into small pieces. Then pass it through a blender or food processor.
Add the beet juice to the bulgur little by little.
You can adjust the amount of oil according to your taste.

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Equipment for this recipe

Measuring Cup

Mixing Bowls

Cutting Board

Chef Knife

How To Make Beet Bulgur Salad in the Oven?

To make the Beet Bulgur Salad in the oven,

Preheat the oven to 400 °F.
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt and pepper to a mixing bowl. Mix the ingredients.
Put the beets on the baking tray. Apply oil on it. Then wrap the beets in aluminum foil and bake in the oven for about an hour. Adjust the baking time according to the size of the beets.
Let the beets cool. Then peel the beets and cut them into cubes.
Transfer the beets to a saucepan. Add the water and boil for about 2 minutes.
Pour the boiled beet juice over the bulgur and wait for the bulgur to swell.
Then add spring onion, parsley, pomegranate syrup, olive oil, salt and pepper to the bulgur mixture with beetroot. Mix all the ingredients.
Serve it.

What To Serve with Beet Bulgur Salad?

Here are our delicious recipes that you can serve with Red Beet Bulgur Salad:

How To Use Beets?

Beets are hearty and nutritious. Beetroot can be consumed in many ways during the day. It can be eaten alone, pickled or boiled. It can also be served as a salad or side dish.

It is compatible with grains such as cooked beet, quinoa, and bulgur. Beetroot and beet juice can be used to make delicious grain salads.

You can pair beets with greens like cress, lettuce, or arugula. You can add crunch to salads by garnishing them with pomegranates, walnuts, and pine nuts.

It also goes well with beetroot, burrata, or gruyere cheese. Baked beets can also be served with chicken or potato dishes.

Recipe byPetite Gourmets