Warm Bulgur Bowl with Mediterranean Flaked Tuna & Kalamata Olives
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Wholesome nutty bulgur grain paired with flaked Mediterranean skipjack tuna, crisp cherry tomatoes, tender boiled egg, and rich Kalamata olives.
Ingredients
- 60g Dry coarse bulgur
- 80g Tuna steak in spring water or olive oil
- 1 Large pasture-raised boiled egg
- 100g Sweet cherry tomatoes, halved
- 60g Crisp romaine lettuce
- 15g Kalamata olives, pitted
- 5ml Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, sea salt, black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse bulgur and cook in salted boiling water for 12–15 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork.
- Hard-boil the egg for 8 minutes, cool under cold water, peel, and quarter.
- In a shallow bowl, layer chopped romaine lettuce and warm cooked bulgur.
- Top with drained tuna, halved tomatoes, sliced egg, and olives.
- Whisk olive oil with fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle evenly and finish with chopped parsley.
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📚 Scientific Studies & Medical References (5 Sources) ▼
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