Spiced Bulgur Salad Food

SPICED BULGUR, CHICKPEA & SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200c/fan 180c/gas 6. Toss the squash and red pepper in the harissa paste and oil. Spread the chunks out on a large baking tray and roast for 20 mins until softened and the edges of the vegetables are starting to char.
• Meanwhile put the bulgur wheat in a large bowl and pour over the hot stock, then cover tightly with cling film and leave to absorb the liquid for 15 mins until the grains are tender, but still have a little bite. In a separate bowl, mix the garlic and lemon juice into the yogurt and season to taste.
• Let the bulgur wheat cool slightly then toss in the roasted vegetables, chickpeas and spinach - the leaves may wilt a little. Season, if you want, drizzle with the garlicky yogurt and serve warm.

TABBOULEH

Steps:

• Cook 1 cup bulgur as the label directs; cool. Mix with 1 diced peeled cucumber, 1 cup chopped parsley, 1/2 cup each chopped mint and scallions, 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon allspice and some pepper. Sprinkle with minced jalapeno and crumbled feta.

SPICY BULGUR SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, pour the boiling water over the bulgur. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit for 15 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed. In a large bowl combine the remaining ingredients and toss together. Season with salt and pepper. Using a fork, fluff the bulgur wheat and stir into the vegetable mixture. Taste and season again. Serve at room temperature.

SPICED VEG WITH LEMONY BULGUR WHEAT SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together the oil, honey and harissa, then drizzle half over the aubergines and pepper. Season well. Heat a griddle pan, then cook the veg for 10-15 mins, turning until lightly charred and cooked through.
• Meanwhile, tip the bulgur wheat into a large bowl and pour over boiling water so it is well covered. Let it sit for 10 mins until softened and plump, drain, then pour over the remaining dressing, the lemon juice, zest and mint leaves. Season well and toss everything together. Serve the roasted vegetables on top of the bulgur, drizzled with yogurt, if you like.

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.

SPICED BULGUR SALAD

Steps:

• Toast the bulgur in a frypan over medium heat for a few minutes, stirring, until it is turning golden and it starts to pop slightly.
• Pour into a bowl, add boiling water, and set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in the frypan over medium heat; add the onions, cinnamon, cardamom, allspice and ginger.
• Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is translucent.
• Add the cooked and seasoned onions, celery, red pepper, chickpeas, sultanas, pine nuts and most of the herbs to the bulgur mixture.
• Season with salt and pepper, and fold everything together.
• Garnish with the remaining herbs.