Spiced Bulgur Chickpea Squash Salad Food

BULGUR-AND-CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine bulgur with boiling water. Cover and let stand 20 minutes; drain and return to bowl. Rinse and drain chickpeas, then add to bowl with lemon zest and juice, olive oil, dill, and feta; season with salt and pepper.

GREEK-STYLE CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together chickpeas, onion, cucumber, mint, feta and parsley.
• In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olives, mustard, oil, and garlic.
• Pour dressing into the large bowl with chickpeas and vegetables until combined.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

BULGUR AND CHICKPEAS WITH PRESERVED LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring the vegetable stock to a boil.
• Place the bulgur in a large, heat-proof bowl and pour in the boiling stock. Cover and let stand until the bulgur is tender and the liquid is completely absorbed, about 15 minutes.
• Add the chickpeas, onion, tomatoes, olives, parsley, cilantro, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
• PRESERVED LEMON VINEGRETTE:.
• In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, garlic, preserved lemon, cumin, paprika and ground coriander. Whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to mix and coat evenly. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and serve immediately.

MOROCCAN-SPICED BULGUR AND CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk; set aside.
• Combine boiling water and bulgur in a large bowl. Cover and let stand 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Add bulgur, carrots, and remaining ingredients to juice mixture, and toss well to coat. Cover and chill.

BULGUR PILAF WITH CHICKPEAS AND HERBS

Steps:

• Drain the soaked chickpeas, and place in a pot with 1 quart water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer one hour. Add salt to taste and continue to simmer for 30 minutes to an hour, until the chickpeas are tender.
• Place the bulgur in a 2-quart bowl. Place a strainer over the bowl, and drain the chickpeas so that the hot broth covers the bulgur. Set the chickpeas aside. Cover the bowl, and allow the bulgur to sit until fluffy, about 20 to 30 minutes. Strain and press out excess liquid.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet, and add the scallions. Cook, stirring, until tender, two or three minutes. Stir in the garlic, and continue to cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Stir in the bulgur and chickpeas. Add the herbs and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and toss together. Remove from the heat, add lemon juice and pepper, taste and adjust salt. Add more lemon juice if desired. Serve hot or room temperature.

BULGUR AND CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Soak the bulgur in plenty of cold water for 20 minutes, until tender, then drain and squeeze out the excess water. In a bowl, mix the garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Soak the drained chickpeas in this for 10 minutes, then stir in the bulgur.
• Mix in the chopped herbs when you are ready to serve.