Spicy Lentil and Bulgur Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup bulgur, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup small French lentils (or any lentils)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 small red onion, chopped small
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 5 green onions, thinly sliced (spring onions)
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 g Sazon Goya seasoning (optional)
• fresh ground black pepper
• romaine lettuce, leaves separated (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Place bulgur in a large bowl, set aside. Place lentils in a small saucepan;add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Heat to a boil; reduce heat to simmer; cook until lentils are tender - about 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain any liquid; pour hot lentil over bulgur, mix thoroughly. Cover; let stand until bulgur becomes soft about 1 hour.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion cook until golden. Pour onion and olive oil from pan into bulgur and lentil mixture.

4. 4

   Add remaining ingredients and mix well.

5. 5

   You can use romaine leaves to scoop and eat.