From Naples, Florida: Savor the Authentic with Old World Market

If you love stuffed grape leaves with rice or rice and meat, you're going love these too. Ingredients: 1/2 cup lentil, rinsed 2/3 cup bulgur 1 large onion, chopped fine 1/3 cup fresh mint, chopped 1 tbsp dried savory 1 tbsp + 1/4 cup lemon juice extra virgin olive oil 1 jar grape leaves, drained, stems cut off if needed salt and pepper to taste Cook the lentils until tender, drain well. In a small bowl pour boiling water over bulgur and soak for about 30-40 min. Drain well. In large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until soft, about 3-5 minutes. I a large bowl combine lentils, bulgur, mint, savory, cooked onion, 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. To fill grape leaves: Place one leaf flat on work surface with veins facing upward. Place 1 tbsp filling in the middle of leaf and fold stem end of leaf up over filling, then fold in sides of leaf over filling and roll up leaf tight...

Bulgur is high in fiber, rich in B vitamins and iron. Bulgur, which is less processed than couscous, is made from cracked wheat and is great in salads, pilafs, and stuffing. It also adds tasty body to soups. You can also find our recipe for Turkish Bulgur and red lentil soup with minted oil HERE This Bulgur salad is healthy and refreshing. Ingredients: 1/2 cup bulgur 1/2 cup finely grated carrots 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds 1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese 2-3 tbsp olive oil fresh lemon juice, to taste salt, to taste Bring 1 1/4 cups of water to boil, add bulgur and cook on low heat for 10 minutes. Leave covered for another 10 minutes so that bulgur absorbs water. (Add water or drain if necessary.) Add the carrots, celery, sunflower seeds, parsley and Feta cheese. Stir the olive oil and lemon juice. Pour the dressing over the the bulgur and mix. Salt to taste. https://www.face...

Bulgur is an ancient grain from the Middle East high in fiber and protein, and low in fat and calories. A cup of bulgur has fewer calories, less fat, and more than twice the fiber of brown rice. Bulgur, which is less processed than couscous, is made from cracked wheat and is great in salads, pilafs, and stuffings; it also adds tasty body to soups. Plus, its quick cooking time and mild flavor make it ideal for those new to whole grain cooking. Its ability to fill you up with few calories is great for weight-loss dieters.  Red lentils also contain a significant amount of  fiber. They help to lower cholesterol, manage blood-sugar disorders and provide vitamins, minerals and protein, with virtually no fat and very low calories. Ingredients: 1/2 cup red lentils 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion peeled and finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced  1 tbsp tomato paste 4 cups vegetable broth 1 cup water 1/2 cup bulgur 1tsp sweet paprika 1-2 ...