Best Sweet Corn Zucchini And Tomatoes With Bulgur Recipes

BULGUR PILAF WITH TOMATO AND ZUCCHINI

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This is one of the painless recipes that has helped me ease into using more types of grains. Great healthy side dish that compliments a wide array of entrees. Would also make a great light lunch. Found in Best Loved Whole Grain Recipes.

Provided by MechanicalJen

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked Bulgar wheat
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves
2 small zucchini
14 1/2 ounces no-salt-added whole tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Rinse bulgur thoroughly in colander under cold water removing any debris. Set aside.
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Saute 3 minutes or until onion is tender.
Stir in zucchini and tomatoes, reduce heat to medium-low. cook, covered 15 minutes or until zucchini is almost tender, stirring occasionally.
Stir chicken broth, bulgur, basil and pepper into veggie mixture. Bring to a boil over high heat. Recude heat to low. Cook, covered over low heat 15 minutes or until bulgur is tender and liquid is almost completely absorbed, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, let stand covered for 10 minutes.

MEDITERRANEAN BULGUR SALAD

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Whether it's nutritioin or taste you're after, it doesn't get any better than this. Bulgur, beans, tomatoes, pine nuts and olive oil team up in this vegetarian main dish salad. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 cups vegetable broth
1-1/2 cups uncooked bulgur
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup chopped cucumber
8 green onions, sliced
1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring broth and bulgur to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender and broth is almost absorbed. Remove from the heat; let stand at room temperature, uncovered, until broth is absorbed. , In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper. , In a large serving bowl, combine the bulgur, beans, tomatoes, cucumber and onions. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 10g protein.