Snack · Mediterranean · 20 min
Smoky Seitan and Aleppo-Pepper Bulgur Tabbouleh

- Calories
- 265
- Protein
- 18g
- Carbs
- 30g
- Fat
- 7g
Ingredients
- 16.6 g bulgur wheat
- 30 g grape tomatoes
- 30 g cucumber
- 15 g shallot
- 15 g fresh parsley
- 5 g fresh mint
- 73.8 g seitan
- 1 tsp Aleppo pepper
- 4 g extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.25 tsp salt
Method
- 01Place the dry bulgur wheat in a heatproof bowl, pour over boiling water to cover, and let stand for 15 minutes until tender; drain thoroughly to remove excess liquid.
- 02In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained bulgur, diced cucumber, halved grape tomatoes, minced shallot, chopped parsley, and chopped mint.
- 03Add the diced steamed seitan to the bowl with the vegetable mixture.
- 04Pour in the extra-virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, and three-quarters of the Aleppo pepper.
- 05Toss all ingredients together gently until thoroughly mixed and evenly coated.
- 06Let the salad rest at room temperature for 5 minutes so the flavors marry. Transfer to a chilled serving bowl and garnish with the remaining Aleppo pepper before serving.