Bulgur and tomatoes (Berghol bi Banadoura)

Bulgur and tomatoes (Berghol bi Banadoura)
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Servings Prep Time
5people 20mins
Cook Time
30mins
Servings Prep Time
5people 20mins
Cook Time
30mins
Bulgur and tomatoes (Berghol bi Banadoura)
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Servings Prep Time
5people 20mins
Cook Time
30mins
Servings Prep Time
5people 20mins
Cook Time
30mins
Ingredients
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Instructions
  1. Dice tomatoes and keep the juice
  2. Fry the onions with olive oil
  3. add bulgur and stir for 2 minutes
  4. add tomatoes and juice
  5. add water till soaks the bulgur mix
  6. add chilly and salt to taste
  7. cover and leave on medium low heat for 30 minutes
Contributor: Latifah Othman Oum Hatem, 75
Place: Siblin, Lebanon
Personal Background:
Housewife, and mother of 3 daughters and 4 sons.

Recipe’s Personal Background How did you learn this recipe? My mother
Is there some memory/historical event connected to this recipe? No, it is just
a popular and cheap recipe.
Personal reference to tradition transmitted by relatives (preparing together, sharing, eating together etc.)? None
Mediterranean Background Any tradition this receipe is connected to? If yes, which one? Can you describe it? No, there is no tradition related to this recipe./td>
Any Festivity this recipe is connected to? If yes, which one? Can you describe it? No, there is
no ceremony done for this recipe.

Is your recipe connected to the territory you live in? Is it strictly linked to the specificity of the agricultural environment?

No
Season (season this food is linked to) Usually in the summer, but now you can find tomatoes all over the year.
Ingredient Nutritional Importance Health Benefits
Tomatoes Good source of vitamins and minerals
Bulgur Rich on Fibers. Good source of energy Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect. Helps in digestion
Olive oil Rich in Monounsaturated fatty acids. Reduce the risk of heart disease, Cancer, Diabetes. Helps in increasing the level of good Cholesterol ( HDL ) and reduces LDL level.
Onions Rich in vitamins, minerals and fibers Reduce the risk of heart attack, combats cancer, kills bacteria, lowers cholesterol
level and fight fungus.
Additional information
Is it suggested to eat this meal if you suffer from some disease? If yes, for which one? Yes, it is recommended to eat this recipe if someone has iron deficiency.
What is the primary base with which your food is prepared? Is this a derivative of oil or another base? Bulgur ( wheat
origin), good for digestive system

Olive oil (from olives tree)

This recipe is a healthy complete food rich in all nutrients (fats, protein,carbohydrates,vitamins, minerals and water). It is a good vegetarian dish.

However it is advised not to cook olive oil on high heat, this would make it a better healthier dish.
What nutrition related illnesses or deficiencies are common in your area? Are there holistic or nutrition based remedies connected to these aliments? No, there is no treatment based on this recipe.

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