Lunch: Lentil Tabbouleh

Lentils, bulgur, and fresh vegetables in a minty, lemon dressing make a healthy warm-weather, side-dish salad.

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Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Lentil Tabbouleh

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

6 c. water
1 c. bulgur
1 c. French green lentils or brown lentils
salt
Pepper
1/3 c. fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for garnish
2 tbsp. olive oil
6 large plum tomatoes
1 medium English (seedless) cucumber
3 green onions
1 c. packed fresh mint leaves

Instructions

In covered 3-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling on high. In medium bowl, place bulgur; cover with 2 cups boiling water. Let stand 30 minutes. Drain well.
Meanwhile, to remaining boiling water in saucepan, add lentils and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain lentils well in colander.
In large bowl, whisk lemon juice, oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until blended. Add warm bulgur and lentils; stir to coat. Let stand 15 minutes or until cool.
Stir tomatoes, cucumber, and green onions into bulgur mixture. Cover lentil tabbouleh and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. To serve, stir in mint and garnish with lemon wedges.

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