Ingredients: Serves 2
- 1/2 cup bulgur – alternatively couscous can be used
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 can black beans or any beans of your choice
- 1 each of zucchini, carrot, capsicum
- few florets of broccoli and cauliflower
- few olives
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- medium cucumber cut in cubes
- fresh cut herbs of choice – parsley/coriander/thyme
- coconut oil for cooking
- salt and pepper to taste
- juice of 1/2 lime
- tamari / soy sauce to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- roasted cashews and pine nuts
Method:
Place the bulgur in a bowl, add boiling water, cover and let steep for 10 min until soft. If any water remaining drain it out. In a pan heat some coconut oil. Saute carrot, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower and capsicum, until tender. Add in the beans and tamari, salt and pepper to taste. In a large serving bowl, add the cooked veggies and beans, bulgur, cut olives, fresh tomatoes, cucumber and herbs. Dress with olive oil, lime juice, tamari, salt and pepper. Mix well. Decorate with roasted cashews and pine nuts. Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves. Enjoy warm or cold.
Ayurvedic and Nutritional Properties:
This is a well balanced dish and good for all constitution types. High in fiber, packed with vitamins and minerals, protein, carbohydrates and good fats. Ideal for lunch or dinner or for kids / adults lunch boxes.
