Mediterranean Bulgur And Halloumi Bowl Food

MEDITERRANEAN BULGUR BOWL

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine the first 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until tender, 10-12 minutes. Stir in garbanzo beans; heat through., Remove from heat; stir in spinach. Let stand, covered, until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Serve warm, or refrigerate and serve cold.

MEDITERRANEAN BULGUR

Steps:

• Toast 1 cup bulgur in a dry skillet until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Pour 2 1/2 cups boiling water over the bulgur in a heat-resistant bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let stand for 15 minutes, then toss with a little olive oil, some chopped dried apricots and olives, and salt and pepper to taste.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN BOWLS

Steps:

• Cook the bulgur as the label directs; season with salt.
• Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, cumin and mustard in a medium bowl, then season the dressing with salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, toss half of the dressing with the chicken. Toss the remaining dressing with the kale, romaine, cucumber, bell pepper and tomatoes.
• Divide the bulgur among 4 bowls, then top with the kale mixture and chicken. Top with hummus and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with pita bread.

MEDITERRANEAN BULGUR AND HALLOUMI BOWL

Steps:

• Make the dressing: In a medium bowl add yogurt, buttermilk (or milk), olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper and whisk well until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until needed.
• Cook the bulgur: In a medium saucepan add bulgur, vegetable broth, salt, pepper and cumin. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, let sit covered for 10 more minutes until all the liquid has been absorbed. Stir in chopped parsley.
• Sear the halloumi: Slice halloumi and pat it dry with paper towels. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly brush both sides of each halloumi slice with olive oil. Add halloumi to the hot skillet and sear both sides until each slice develops a deep brown crust, about 1 -2 minutes per side.
• Assemble the bowls: In shallow bowls evenly layer warm bulgur, warm halloumi slices, chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion and olives. Drizzle bowls with dressing or serve dressing on the side. Garnish bowls with lemon slices and parsley.

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HALLOUMI & WATERMELON BULGUR SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the kettle. Put the bulgur wheat in a bowl with some seasoning, pour over enough hot water to just cover, then cover with cling film and set aside to absorb the liquid while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
• Heat a large frying pan and add the pumpkin seeds, toast for a few mins until the seeds start to crackle and pop, then tip into a dish and set aside. Heat a drizzle of oil in the pan. Add the halloumi slices and fry for 2-3 mins on each side or until golden.
• Unwrap the bulgur wheat and check that it is tender (if not, re-cover and leave for another 5 mins). All the water should have been absorbed, but if not, drain the excess. Add the remaining oil, the cucumber, herbs, lemon zest and juice, and pumpkin seeds to the bulgur wheat and toss well. Transfer to a platter, top with the watermelon and halloumi, and scatter with the reserved herbs.