Bulgur and Bell pepper salad

Bulgur  adds protein and fiber to any side dish or to a  main entree. This is very easy to prepare and is also very healthy.Bulgur is a whole grain that is good for making veggie burgers can be added to stews and soups,and can also be used as a cereal.







Ingredients

1/4 cup bulgur
1/2 cup boiling water
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 teaspoon chilli flakes
salt to taste
 1 tablespoon oil
 4 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro


Preparation

 1. Pour bulgur and water in a bowl ,cover and leave it for about 30 minutes.After 30 minutes stir it with a fork and  drain any excess water.
2.Heat oil in a skillet and add in mushrooms and cook it  4 minutes,add in bell peppers ,mix it and add in salt and pepper and chilli flakes.Cook it for 3 minutes or until soft.Add in burgur  wheat and cook it for couple of minutes .
3. Add in lemon juice and mix it  and then add in cilantro mix it, cook it for a minute and serve.

Serve this as a meal or as a side dish to baked fish or chicken.