Spiced bulgur wheat with roasted peppers

Spiced bulgur wheat with roasted peppers

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Prep: 10 mins Cook: 4 mins

Easy

Serves 4 generously

This filling vegetarian salad has the spicy flavours of cumin and warming cinnamon

Nutrition and extra info

  • Vegetarian

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal364
  • fat13g
  • saturates1g
  • carbs55g
  • sugars6g
  • fibre4g
  • protein11g
  • salt1.58g
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Ingredients

  • 200g bulgur wheat
  • 250ml hot vegetable stock
  • ½ tsp Morroccan spice mix, or large pinch each ground cumin and ground cinnamon
  • zest 1 lemon, juice of ½ lemon
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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
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  • ½ red onion, finely sliced
  • 400g can chickpea, drained
  • 210g jar roasted pepper, drained and torn into shreds
  • small bunch coriander, leaves only

Method

  1. In a large microwave proof bowl, cover the bulgur wheat with stock. Cover with cling film and microwave on High for 4 mins. Set aside, covered; it will absorb the stock within another 5 mins. Make a dressing with spice mix, lemon zest and juice and olive oil, then season to taste. Add the onion, chickpeas, peppers and coriander, toss through the cooked bulgur wheat and serve warm or cold.

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scott_w2009
10th Jun, 2019
5.05
I've made this a few times and played around a little with the ingredients. Try adding some combination of roasted aubergine, courgette and squash to boost the veggie content. Great on its own for lunch or as a side with grilled chicken as a main.
cleo500
26th Mar, 2017
5.05
I absolutely adore this recipe and I've made it lots of times. It is so tasty and makes a great portable lunch or a lovely side dish for a barbeque or buffet. I hadn't tried bulghar wheat before I discovered this recipe and I was quickly converted. I much prefer it to couscous and often use it in salads now.
denfitzy
11th Aug, 2015
5.05
Delicious! Used mint instead of coriander & added cherry tomatoes
littlemoon
12th Apr, 2015
5.05
Fabulous salad that makes (greedy?) me 3 x lunchboxes worth for next week - I used a jar of Pimiento peppers which adds a nice little kick. The combo of chickpeas and bulghur also offers us veggies a complete protein hit. Brilliant.
nazmataz
19th Apr, 2013
5.05
simple and easy. fresh and filling. will become a firm fave in our household definitely
amberpagano90
23rd Oct, 2012
4.05
I made this without normal peppers which I just softened in a frying pan first. I added a few chilli flakes too to give it a bit more of a kick. It is really tasty hot with Moroccan style meatballs too!
kfurber
10th Nov, 2009
5.05
This is a lovely filling sadly which is surprising considering how low it is in calories. Had never tried bulghur wheat before, but will be using it more often now as it is somehow more satisfying than cous cous.
barney123
5th Aug, 2009
5.05
This is a great recipe and have made it on a number of occasions and I am usually asked for the recipe. Tastes great and pretty to look at and wonderful with bbq meats or plain roast chicken.
brennyh
13th May, 2009
5.05
This is a fantastic recipe. It looks good, it tastes fresh and it is healthy for you. I made it on Mothers' Day as I held a BBQ. It was very quick to make and popular too!
smarty11
23rd Jan, 2008
5.05
I love this salad for lunch, it's delicious and very filling. The only thing I've changed is how I prepare the bulghar wheat, I've tried it in the microwave but it didn't cook through properly, so I soak the bulghar wheat in the stock for 30 mins and cover it with a plate instead.
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