Mediterranean Stuffed Cucumber Canoes With Herbed Bulgur And Tomato 1771822928688 Eb74

Ingredients

• 2 large English cucumbers
• 1 cup Bulgur wheat
• 1.5 cups Boiling water
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, diced
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh mint, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled(optional)
• 1 teaspoon Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the bulgur wheat in a heat-proof bowl and pour the boiling water over it; cover and let sit for 15 minutes until tender.

2. 2

   Wash the cucumbers, trim the ends, and slice them in half lengthwise.

3. 3

   Use a small spoon to scoop out the seeds from the center of each cucumber half, creating a 'canoe' shape.

4. 4

   Fluff the cooked bulgur with a fork and drain any excess water if necessary.

5. 5

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the bulgur, diced tomatoes, parsley, mint, lemon juice, and olive oil.

6. 6

   Season the bulgur mixture with salt and pepper to taste, stirring well to incorporate the flavors.

7. 7

   Spoon the herbed bulgur and tomato mixture generously into the hollowed-out cucumber canoes.

8. 8

   Top with crumbled feta cheese if desired and serve chilled or at room temperature.