Description
Bazargan is a Lebanese bulgur salad infused with pomegranate molasses, lentils, and warm spices, offering a tangy, earthy, and comforting flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fine bulgur
- 1/2 cup cooked brown lentils
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cauliflower florets, lightly steamed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the bulgur, and cook the lentils until tender if not already done.
- In a large bowl, combine bulgur, lentils, cherry tomatoes, and steamed cauliflower.
- In a small saucepan, warm olive oil, pomegranate molasses, cumin, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and water or broth.
- Pour the warm mixture over the bulgur mix and stir gently to combine.
- Cover and let sit for 30 minutes to allow bulgur to absorb the liquid.
- Fluff with a fork and stir in fresh parsley.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled, garnished with extra herbs if desired.
Notes
- Letting the dish rest enhances flavor depth.
- Use fine bulgur for best absorption and texture.
- Adjust the sweetness or tartness by tweaking molasses and oil ratio.
- Tastes even better the next day as flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg