Beetroot and Pomegranate Kısır
Fine bulgur soaked in beet cooking water, then tossed with beetroot, pomegranate, herbs and a lemon and olive oil dressing. The whole recipe has 2,060 kcal, 48 g protein and 60 g fiber.
- Protein · 100 g
- ≈2.7 g
- Energy · 100 g
- ≈114 kcal
- Makes
- 1 large bowl
Per serving (whole recipe): 48 g protein · 2060 kcal
A colorful spin on classic kısır, the Turkish bulgur salad, with a pronounced sweet-and-sour balance from beetroot and pomegranate. The bulgur absorbs the beet cooking liquid and turns a vivid pink-purple. Fresh and high in fiber, it makes a great side for chicken and rice or tuna.
Method
Peel the beetroots and cut them into small cubes.
Boil the beets briefly so they still have some bite.
Put the bulgur in a large bowl, pour over the hot beet cooking water and leave it to soften.
Seed the pomegranates and finely chop the parsley, dill and green onions.
Combine the beets, pomegranate seeds and herbs in a separate bowl.
Season with plenty of lemon juice, salt and your choice of spices.
Fold this mixture into the bulgur, add the olive oil and mix well.
Nutrition declaration
Each serving (whole recipe) contains:
- Energy8619 kJ2060 kcal103%
- Fat71 g101%
- of which saturates11 g55%
- of which sugars75 g83%
- Salt1.5 g25%
of an adult’s reference intake.
| Typical values | Per 100 g | Per servingwhole recipe | %RI**per serving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 477 kJ 114 kcal | 8619 kJ 2060 kcal | 103% |
| Fat | 3.9 g | 71 g | 101% |
| of which saturates | 0.6 g | 11 g | 55% |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g | 330 g | 127% |
| of which sugars | 4.2 g | 75 g | 83% |
| Fibre | 3.3 g | 60 g | |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 48 g | 96% |
| Salt | 0.08 g | 1.5 g | 25% |
* Estimated from the ingredient amounts; not stated in the source.
** Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).
Per-100 g values are calculated from the estimated weight of the finished dish (~1800 g).
Tips
- If you're unsure how hot your isot is, add a little and adjust to taste.
- Serve it alongside a protein dish such as chicken and rice or tuna; on its own it's low in protein.
FAQ
Is it gluten-free?
No, bulgur contains gluten.
What should I serve it with?
It pairs very well with chicken and rice or with tuna.
