Quick and fit bulgur with pumpkin and lentils

INGREDIENTS

  • 100 g red lentils
  • 100 g bulgur
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 200 g pumpkin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

METHOD

  1. Rinse the bulgur and lentils under running water.
  2. Place them in a pot and cover with twice the volume of water. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
  3. In a large pan (preferably a wok), heat olive oil and sauté finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced pumpkin for 3 minutes.
  4. Add chopped tomatoes, the cooked bulgur and lentils, spices, salt, and lemon juice.
  5. Pour in 200 ml of water, stir well, and cover the pan. Simmer for an additional 7 minutes.
  6. Divide the dish into 4 portions and garnish with chopped parsley and spring onions.