Sardine and Tomato Bulgur Skillet with Lemon and Herbs
This dish pairs bulgur, dry with lemon juice, fresh, garlic, minced and cherry tomatoes. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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65g bulgur, dry222 kcal
157g water0 kcal
17g olive oil150 kcal
6g garlic, minced9 kcal
185g cherry tomatoes33 kcal
2g cumin, ground8 kcal
111g sardines in olive oil, drained222 kcal
19g lemon juice, fresh6 kcal
14g parsley, chopped5 kcal
1g salt0 kcal
Cooking instructions
bulgurwater
Rinse bulgur briefly, then combine bulgur and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook on low until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Fluff and keep warm.
olive oilgarlic
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
cherry tomatoeslemon juicesalt
Add cherry tomatoes and salt; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring, until the tomatoes soften and release juices.
bulgurcumin
Stir in ground cumin and the cooked bulgur; cook 1 minute to toast the spice through the grains.
sardines in olive oillemon juice
Fold in sardines and lemon juice, breaking the fish into large chunks. Warm through 1 to 2 minutes (do not over-stir).
lemon juiceparsley
Remove from heat and top with parsley. Taste and add a little more lemon if desired.
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