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Bazargan: 7 Reasons to Love This Flavorful Salad

Bazargan

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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

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  • 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

  1. Rinse and drain the bulgur, and cook the lentils until tender if not already done.
  2. In a large bowl, combine bulgur, lentils, cherry tomatoes, and steamed cauliflower.
  3. In a small saucepan, warm olive oil, pomegranate molasses, cumin, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and water or broth.
  4. Pour the warm mixture over the bulgur mix and stir gently to combine.
  5. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes to allow bulgur to absorb the liquid.
  6. Fluff with a fork and stir in fresh parsley.
  7. Serve at room temperature or chilled, garnished with extra herbs if desired.

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