In our series, which revolves around cooking and baking, guest author Tanja frommein Ideenreichpresents a new SoSUE seasonal recipe every month. Look forward to treats from her private cookbook and get inspired. Enjoy your meal!
Bulgur is a staple food in many parts of the Orient. It has a high fiber content and retains many nutrients due to its gentle processing. It is rich in B vitamins, vitamin E, and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Unlike couscous, bulgur consists of the whole grain (it is not ground). In terms of taste, bulgur and couscous are very similar. Although bulgur is high in calories, it is still very suitable for a diet because it keeps you full for a long time. With vegetables, herbs, and spices, bulgur quickly and easily becomes a delicious and healthy dish.
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Ingredients:
70 g chickpeas
100 g bulgur
20 g pine nuts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 bunch coriander
1 bunch parsley
1 garden cucumber
1 large tomato
1 avocado
1 lime
1 tsp ground cumin
Salt
Preparation:
1. Prepare the bulgur. Quick bulgur: Often the bulgur is already pre-cooked and only needs to be poured over with hot water (ratio 1:1). Then it swells for a few minutes and can be served.
Regular bulgur: Rinse the bulgur in a sieve under running water. Then put the bulgur in a bowl and pour boiling water over it (ratio 1:1). Covered, it only needs to soak for 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, put the chickpeas in a sieve, wash, and drain them.
3. Dice the cucumber and the tomato into small pieces.
4. Finely chop coriander and parsley.
5. Roast pine nuts in a pan
6. Put the bulgur with the vegetables and herbs into a bowl.
7. Season everything with olive oil, cumin, salt, and the juice of one lime.
8. Cut an avocado into strips and arrange it together with the bulgur salad.
Tip: To prevent the avocado from turning brown, drizzle it with a few splashes of lime juice.
We like to eat the bulgur salad most in spring and summer. It is also excellent as provisions for a longer trip, a hike, or a picnic. For on the go, you can also dice the avocado and gently fold it in at the end.
Stay healthy and enjoy the beautiful weather! All the best, your Tanja
About the author:
There is something that connects us all: food. It can mean so much: sociability, enjoyment, conversation, home, homeland, distance, romance, etc. Everyone associates a certain dish with something, e.g. a trip, a person, or a childhood memory, etc.
Food also determines our health and our appearance. You are what you eat. That's why I, especially as a mother, pay attention to healthy and balanced nutrition. Especially today – despite the variety – it's not always easy to eat properly because we all lack time. That's why I (working myself) always try to create recipes that are healthy, simple, delicious, and quick. On weekends or for guests, it can be a bit more elaborate. And sweet sins are, of course, also on my menu.
I am Tanja, over 40, mom of a boy, married, and a native of Munich.
