Turkish Bulgur Wheat Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumbers

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups bulgur wheat coarse
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
• 1 lemon + 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 15 ounces chickpeas drained and rinsed
• 2 cups cucumbers diced
• 2 cups cherry /grape tomatoes, about 1 pint, halved/quartered
• 1/2 cup carrots peeled + chopped, carrot greens reserved if attached
• 1/2 cup carrot greens chopped, OR parsley if carrot greens aren't available
• 5 scallions green parts only, chopped
• 1 tablespoon mint chopped, more if you like mint, I like it super subtle
• 2 teaspoons chili pepper flakes Aleppo
• 3/4 cup slivered almonds toasted
• 4 ounces crumbled feta to top, optional

Nutrition

• Calories : 380 calories
• Carbohydrate : 56 grams
• Cholesterol : 15 milligrams
• Fat : 14 grams
• Fiber : 12 grams
• Protein : 13 grams
• SaturatedFat : 3.5 grams
• Sodium : 1100 milligrams
• Sugar : 11 grams