John Myers
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- e.g. Tabasco, to taste
- 2 cups bulgur
- 4 tbsp tomato paste
- e.g. lemon juice
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil, cold-pressed
- 300 g tomatoes, ripe, cut into pieces
- 4 spring onions, cut into fine rings
- ½ cucumber(s), pitted, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper(s), finely chopped
- salt and pepper if needed
Instructions
Working time approx. 30 minutes; Rest time approx. 2 hours; Total time approx. 2 hours 30 minutes
Preparation: Use a cup (approx. 200-250 ml) as a measure. Bring the vegetable stock and Tabasco to a boil and stir in the bulgur. Remove the pot from the heat, cover, and let the bulgur swell for about 25 minutes, until soft. Drain the excess vegetable stock. Meanwhile, whisk together the tomato paste, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil until smooth and mix with the bulgur. Stir in the diced tomatoes, cucumber (remove the seeds), bell peppers, and finely sliced spring onions, and let it simmer for about 2 hours. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
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