Intelligent Eating
This light, fragrant and bright dish is remarkably satisfying thanks to the pairing with bulgur wheat. It is also super quick and easy to put together, and perfect for a picnic or lunch in the garden.  For those who want to avoid wheat, rice can alternatively be used.
SERVES 2
INGREDIENTS
    • 100 grams of bulgur wheat (dried weight)
    • 75 grams of lambs lettuce (about 2 handfuls)
    • 8-10 asparagus spears
    • 6-8 strawberries, halved or quartered
    • 1 teaspoon of lemon juice (approximately the juice of quarter of a lemon)
    • 50 grams of freshly shelled peas
METHOD
    • First, cook the bulgur wheat according to the instructions on the packet (timing varies between brands).  For the final two minutes of cooking, add the asparagus spears to the pan
    • Drain, rinse in cold water and drain again, well. Add the lemon juice and mix thoroughly
    • On a platter, lay out the lamb’s lettuce then sprinkle over the peas
    • Scatter over the bulgur wheat, then the strawberries and the asparagus
    • Garnish with mint leaves, if you like, and serve immediately

    This meal is simple, yet tasty and the additional of fruit helps prevent cravings for artificial sweet foods, the bulgar wheat provides satiation, yet with the combination of flavours it becomes very tasty rather than bland, as is the case with many meals of this type!

OPTIONAL
  • A small handful of fresh mint leaves
EQUIPMENT
  • Small saucepan
  • Platter or large shallow bowl
  • Fine sieve

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