CARROT-PISTACHIO PESTO WITH BULGUR AND CHICKPEAS

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This raw carrot and pistachio blend was an instant hit in the Whole Living test kitchen. You could also thin it with lemon juice and olive oil and use as a salad dressing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup cracked bulgur
3/4 cup boiling water
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 scallion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup dried fruit, such as currants, golden raisins, or chopped apricots
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn if large
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped (1 cup)
1/4 teaspoon chopped garlic (about 1 small clove)
1/4 cup shelled pistachios, toasted
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Place bulgur in a heatproof bowl and add boiling water. Season with a pinch of salt and cover with a plate until water is absorbed and bulgur is tender, about 30 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in chickpeas, scallion, dried fruit, and mint.
  • Meanwhile, pulse carrots, garlic, and pistachios in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Drizzle in oil and process until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir pesto into bulgur mixture. Squeeze with lemon and adjust seasoning, if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 377 g

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