Bulgar With Peas And Mint Food

PEA-MINT FALAFEL WITH BULGUR

Steps:

• Bring 2 cups water to a boil. Pour over the bulgur in a large bowl; cover and set aside until tender, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the tahini, 1 tablespoon each olive oil and lemon juice, the garlic and a big pinch each of salt and pepper in a food processor. Add 1/2 cup small ice cubes and process, scraping down the food processor as needed, until smooth and all the ice has melted. Remove 1/2 cup to a small bowl for the dressing.
• Add 1/2 cup mint, the peas and cumin to the food processor with the remaining tahini mixture and puree until smooth. Add the chickpeas, panko and a pinch each of salt and pepper; pulse until combined but still a little chunky. Scoop the mixture into 12 balls, about 2 tablespoons each.
• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the falafel and cook, turning, until browned, adding 1 more tablespoon oil when the pan gets dry, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Pour off any unabsorbed water from the bulgur. Add the cucumber, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Tear the remaining 1/2 cup mint and add to the bulgur; season with salt and pepper and toss. Divide among plates; top with the falafel. Thin the dressing with the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice if needed and drizzle on the falafel.

BULGAR, CHICKPEAS, & TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium heat.
• Stir & saute onion 2 minutes until soft.
• Add tomatoes. Stir and cook 3-4 minutes until pastelike.
• Add chickpeas, 1/2 tsp salt, & parsley. Cook 10 minutes on lowish heat, stirring gently.
• Add bulgar, 1 cup water, & 1/2 tsp salt. Stir & bring to a simmer.
• Cover, turn heat to very low & simmer 35 minutes.
• Turn off heat. Remove lid & quickly cover pot with a dishtowel.

BULGUR WITH PEAS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• In a medium pot, cook bulgur over medium-high, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted and fragrant. Add water and carrots; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 15 minutes. Remove from heat, add peas, and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.

BULGUR AND MINT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the bulgur in a saucepan and cover it with 4 cups of cool tap water. Soak for at least 3 to 4 hours (or overnight, if desired).
• Meanwhile, coarsely chop the mint and parsley together. (There should be 1 1/2 cups total.)
• Drain the bulgur in a sieve for 10 to 20 minutes. Place the drained bulgur in a bowl and add the carrot, scallions, garlic, salt, Tabasco, lemon juice and oil. Mix well.
• Serve at room temperature.

BULGUR PILAF WITH TOMATOES, SHALLOTS AND MINT.

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots, cover, and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the bulgur and stir to combine. Stir in the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cove and simmer until the bulgur is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the tomatoes. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the mint, cover and let stand for a further 5 minutes before serving.

GARLIC & HERB BULGUR WHEAT

Steps:

• Cook the bulgur wheat in boiling salted water for 15 mins or until tender, adding the peas for the final 3 mins of cooking.
• Make the dressing by combining the oil, lemon juice and seasoning. Stir the herbs through the drained bulgur wheat and peas with the dressing.

CHICKPEA MINT TABBOULEH

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine bulgur and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Stir in fresh or thawed peas; cook, covered, until bulgur and peas are tender, about 5 minutes., Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Serve warm, or refrigerate and serve cold.

BULGUR WITH PEAS

Steps:

• Cover bulgur with boiling water and allow to stand for 25 minutes. Drain thoroughly, squeezing out additional water with hands.
• Slice scallions thinly; chop parsley and squeeze lime juice.
• Cook fresh peas in boiling water for one minute; drain. Or defrost frozen peas but do not cook.
• Combine bulgur, scallions, parsley or fresh coriander, lime juice, peas, corn and sesame oils and season to taste with pepper.