Spiced Bulgur With Tomatoes Recipes

SPICED BULGUR WHEAT WITH ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large microwave proof bowl, cover the bulgur wheat with stock. Cover with cling film and microwave on High for 4 mins. Set aside, covered; it will absorb the stock within another 5 mins. Make a dressing with spice mix, lemon zest and juice and olive oil, then season to taste. Add the onion, chickpeas, peppers and coriander, toss through the cooked bulgur wheat and serve warm or cold.

SPICED BULGUR WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and their reserved juices, the bulgur, and the allspice, cinnamon, and pepper. Sauté until all of the bulgur grains are coated and the spices are fragrant, about 10 minutes. Add the boiling water, cover, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes. Then slide a heat diffuser under the pot, reduce the heat to low, and cook until all the water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm.

BULGUR, SPINACH AND TOMATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the bulgur and salt to taste, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until the water is absorbed. Remove from the heat, uncover and place a clean dish towel over the pan, then replace the lid. Allow to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes or longer. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Pulse the tomatoes with their juice in a food processor. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat in a large, wide skillet or a shallow 3-quart saucepan and add the garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds, and add the tomatoes, sugar, salt to taste, and allspice or cinnamon. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the tomatoes have cooked down to a fragrant sauce, about 20 minutes. Taste, adjust salt and add freshly ground pepper.
• Steam the spinach until it wilts, 1 to 2 minutes, rinse briefly with cold water and squeeze out excess water. Do this by the handful to get out all the water. Chop coarsely. Add to the bulgur. Add the mint and the chickpeas if using, 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce and toss together.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Oil a 2-quart gratin or baking dish. Spread the bulgur mixture in the dish in an even layer. Top with the remaining tomato sauce. Sprinkle on the cheese. Drizzle on the last tablespoon of olive oil. Bake 30 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned. Remove from the heat and allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.

SPICED LAMB WITH BULGUR & TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a non-stick frying pan. Tip in the onions and cook for 15 mins until caramelised - 5 mins from the end, add 2 cloves of the garlic and the chilli. Remove from the pan and set side.
• Cook the bulgur wheat following pack instructions, then drain thoroughly. Mix the tahini, 1 tbsp of the lemon juice, the remaining garlic, yogurt and seasoning together, and thin with 1-2 tbsp of water.
• In the onion pan, heat the remaining oil. Add the cumin seeds and coriander and fry for a min. Add the mince and fry for 5 mins until cooked through. Tip in the onion mix and heat through.
• Stir the tomatoes, spring onions, parsley, remaining lemon juice and seasoning into the bulgur wheat, then spread it out on a serving dish. Top with the lamb mince and a drizzle of yogurt dressing.

SPICED KOFTA SLIDERS WITH LAMB, BEEF AND BULGUR (GRILLED)

Steps:

• Soak bulgur in 1/3 cup hot water for 1 hour.
• Combine the bulgur and the next 9 ingredients and then chill, covered for 30 minutes.
• Mix cucumber, yogurt and pepper in a small bowl and season with salt.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high.
• Shape the meat mixture into 12 balls and flatten into thick mini burgers and season with salt.
• Grill patties 4-8 minutes, turning once, until thermometer inserted registers 160 degrees F.
• Wrap each burger in a lettuce leaf and serve with yogurt sauce and tomato.