Veggie with Bulgur Entrée
This is the main dish where you can use several kinds of greens, herbs, or spices, your choice depending on availability and your tastebuds.
Ingredients:
1/2 Cup of Bulgur (or Quinoa, cook as directed)
2 Tbs of extra virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
½ a zucchini squash, chopped
½ a bell pepper, chopped, yellow or red preferably
½ onion, red or white, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced finely
1 Tsp of mixed spices Black pepper, cumin, cayenne, ginger, or turmeric (add more if you like it spicer)
1 Cup of fresh chopped Basil, Parsley, or Cilantro
Preparation:
- Soak bulgur grains in ¾ cup of hot water for 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan, and saute chopped veggies till slightly soft.
- Stir in bulgur until all hot, and water is absorbed.
- Take off the heat. Season with minced garlic, and spices and serve with sprinkles of fresh herbs of choice.
Bulgur is a wonderful grain. You can vary or add any other veggies to boost your immune systems, like sliced mushrooms or broccoli.
You can add a splash of lemon or orange juice, or balsamic vinegar if so desired.
Cindy Burrows
10-27-22
