This speedy recipe comes together in no time at all and makes the most of the beautiful summer tomato season.
Roasting tomatoes gives them a beautiful sweetness and gives them a sun-burst taste that will transport you to a holiday in the sunshine.
Serve with plenty of fresh herbs and grilled chicken or fish for a healthy and flavoursome dinner.
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Yields:
6 serving(s)
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Cal/Serv:
266
Ingredients
175g
bulgur wheat
700g
cherry tomatoes or baby plum tomatoes
8
extra-virgin olive oil
a handful each of mint and basil, roughly chopped, plus basil sprigs to garnish
3tsp.
balsamic vinegar
1
bunch spring onions, sliced
Directions
Step 1
Put the bulgur wheat in a bowl and add boiling water to cover by 1cm. Leave to soak for 30min.
Step 2
Put the tomatoes in a small roasting tin, drizzle with half the extra-virgin olive oil and add half the mint. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Roast at 220°C, mark 7 for 10-15min or until beginning to soften.
Step 3
Put the remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar into a large bowl. Add the warm pan juices from the roasted tomatoes and the soaked bulgur wheat.
Step 4
Stir in the remaining chopped herbs and spring onions; check seasoning. (You may need a little more balsamic vinegar depending on the sweetness of the tomatoes.)
Step 5
Carefully toss in the tomatoes and serve garnished with basil sprigs.
Timesaver: Omit step 2 and replace with sundried tomatoes at step 5. The recipe will work without the addition of the warm pan juices at step 3, too.
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