Indulge in a culinary journey with our versatile bulgur recipes, featuring the hearty and flavorful Crimini mushrooms. Embark on a taste adventure with our three distinct dishes, each offering a unique blend of textures and flavors. Discover the savory "Bulgur with Crimini Mushrooms," a delightful combination of earthy mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and fluffy bulgur grains. Experience the vibrant "Bulgur and Crimini Mushroom Salad," a refreshing fusion of crisp vegetables, tangy dressing, and nutrient-rich bulgur. Explore the hearty "Crimini Mushroom and Bulgur Stuffed Bell Peppers," a delightful symphony of savory fillings wrapped in tender bell peppers. Our recipes cater to diverse dietary preferences, including vegetarian and vegan options, ensuring an inclusive and enjoyable culinary experience for all.
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BULGUR BOWL WITH SPINACH, MUSHROOMS AND DUKKAH
This is a simple skillet supper, a bowl of bulgur topped with a savory mixture of mushrooms and spinach. It gets a final flourish of dukkah, a Middle Eastern seasoning made with toasted nuts (or in some places chickpea flour), seeds and spices that is as much a snack as it is a seasoning; a favorite way to eat dukkah is to dip vegetables or bread into olive oil and then into the dukkah. There are many versions of the mix. Ana Sortun, a chef at Oleana in Cambridge, Mass., and the author of "Spices: Flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean," adds coconut to hers. The recipe for the dukkah makes more than you will need for this meal, but it keeps well (I keep mine in the freezer) and it is great to have on hand.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 19
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. Alternatively, reconstitute the bulgur just by placing it in a bowl, mixing with salt to taste, and pouring on 1 1/2 cups boiling water or stock. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes, until the bulgur is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. Transfer to a strainer and press out excess water. Set aside.
- To make the dukkah, chop the nuts very fine. Mix with the toasted sesame seeds in a bowl. In a dry skillet lightly toast the coriander seeds just until fragrant and immediately transfer to a spice mill and allow to cool completely. In the same skillet toast the cumin seeds just until fragrant and transfer to the spice mill. Allow to cool. When the spices have cooled, grind and add to the nuts and sesame seeds. Add the nigella seeds, sumac and salt and mix together.
- In a large, heavy skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat and add the red onion and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is very tender and lightly colored, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Add the mushrooms to the skillet and turn up the heat to medium high. Cook, stirring or tossing in the pan, until the mushrooms begin to sweat, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and continue to cook, stirring, until just tender and moist, another couple of minutes. Add the remaining olive oil and the garlic, stir together for about 30 seconds, until fragrant, and stir in the wine. Cook, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon, until the liquid in the pan has evaporated, and add the spinach and salt to taste. Cook, tossing the spinach in the pan with tongs, until the spinach has wilted, which shouldn't take much longer than a couple of minutes. Add the dill and stir everything together.
- Combine the bulgur and chickpeas and heat through, either on top of the stove or in the microwave. Spoon into wide bowls and top with the mushrooms and spinach. Arrange the red onions on top and if desired add a drizzle of olive oil. Sprinkle each serving with about 2 to 3 teaspoons dukkah and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 410, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 20 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1215 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
BULGUR WITH CRIMINI MUSHROOMS
I just threw this together one day and now I make it pretty frequently. It's hearty, but not heavy, so very good for a quick lunch. Crimini mushrooms are the same thing as baby portabella, you can use the big ones too and cut them up but I think the small ones are easier to deal with. If you don't have mushroom stock, you can use any good vegetable stock. This is especially good with a little grated Parmesan on top!
Provided by Spice Princess
Categories Grains
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. When hot, put in the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until the onion turns translucent (a couple minutes).
- Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes. If the mushrooms give off liquid, cook and stir until the liquid evaporates.
- Add the stock, bulgur, rosemary, thyme, and a good amount of black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Cover, lower the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the liquid is all absorbed and the bulgur is cooked, about 15 minutes.
- If your stock is not salted, you may want to give it a sprinkling of salt before serving. You may also want to garnish it with additional fresh herbs or a grating of Parmesan. Enjoy!
VEGAN BULGUR WHEAT PILAF WITH MUSHROOMS
A vegetarian and vegan bulgur pilaf recipe made with mushrooms, bell peppers and green onions in a lime vinaigrette.
Provided by Jolinda Hackett
Categories Side Dish
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a medium pan, combine the bulgur wheat and the water or vegetable broth. Cover the pan and allow it to simmer over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat and let it stand, covered, for about 5 more minutes. After 5 more minutes, drain any excess water or vegetable broth from the pan.
- Next, melt the butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Sautee the mushrooms, onions, and peppers until the onions are clear and soft. Remove from heat.
- Stir in the lemon juice, white wine, fresh parsley, basil, salt, and pepper and gently toss to combine well.
- Combine the vegetable mixture with the prepared cooked bulgur wheat and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 631 mg, Fat 5 g, ServingSize 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 2 g
BULGUR WITH WILD MUSHROOMS
Steps:
- Soak dried mushrooms in hot water to cover.
- Heat butter in a skillet large enough to hold all ingredients. Saute onion and celery until soft.
- Meanwhile, clean and slice fresh mushrooms. When onion and celery are cooked, push them to side of pan and saute fresh mushrooms until they begin to color, 4 or 5 minutes.
- Squeeze liquid from dried mushrooms and stir them into the pan. Reserve mushroom-soaking liquid.
- Stir in bulgur and cook over medium heat until bulgur begins to color.
- Stir in beef stock and 1/4 cup of mushroom liquid. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook about 10 minutes, until bulgur grains soften. Season with salt and pepper. Add more mushroom liquid if needed. Freeze if desired.
- To serve, defrost and bring to room temperature. Reheat in 350-degree oven, covered, about 20 minutes, until steaming. Stir in toasted pecans and decorate with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 213, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 327 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
VEGETARIAN SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Cremini mushrooms, chickpeas and bulgur wheat mimic the texture of ground meat in this vegetarian version of the classic Swedish meatball dish. Seasoned generously with allspice and nutmeg and blanketed in a velvety mushroom gravy, they are excellent served over egg noodles or mashed potatoes - or spooned onto a toasted hero (add sliced tangy pickles to balance out the richness). Leftover cooked meatballs can be frozen and reheated in a 425-degree oven until warmed through, about 15 minutes.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, finger foods, meatballs, vegetables, appetizer, main course, side dish
Time 50m
Yield 2 dozen meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make the meatballs: Heat oven to 375 degrees. Bring 1/4 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the bulgur, remove from heat, cover and let sit until tender, 15 minutes. Drain, pressing to remove excess water. Cool.
- Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse mushrooms until finely chopped with some pea-size pieces remaining (do not purée); transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with the chickpeas: Pulse, then add them to the large bowl. Add the bread crumbs, sour cream, egg, salt, allspice, pepper, onion powder, nutmeg and the cooled bulgur and mix until well blended. Form into 1 1/4-inch meatballs (about 2 teaspoons each; you should have about 24). Arrange on a greased baking sheet and bake, turning halfway, until golden, 18 to 20 minutes.
- Make the gravy: While the meatballs bake, in a large nonstick saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook, whisking constantly, until smooth and lightly golden, 2 minutes. Add stock and bring to a simmer. Cook, whisking, until thickened, 2 minutes. Whisk in sour cream, parsley and mustard; season to taste with salt and pepper (you should have about 1 cup gravy). Add meatballs and simmer, spooning sauce over meatballs, until nicely coated, about 2 minutes more. Serve warm.
CARAMELIZED ONION, MUSHROOM AND BULGUR PILAF
This is a wonderful, nutty side that is great as a base for a stew or a creamy stroganoff type dish. From Weightwatchers.com. This is 2 points per serving or core.
Provided by KelBel
Categories Grains
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring broth, bulgur and water to a boil; cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until bulgur is tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden and tender, about 8 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are golden and tender, about 5 minutes. Add spinach, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until spinach wilts, about 1 minute more.
- Spoon bulgur into skillet; stir over low heat until well-combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.3, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 0.8, Sodium 390.9, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 3.6, Protein 5.8
BULGUR WITH OLIVES AND MUSHROOMS
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse bulgur wheat in water and drain.
- Pour oil into a heavy-bottomed saucepan or casserole and place over high heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until they begin to brown.
- Add onion, lower heat and continue to saute until the onion is soft and beginning to brown.
- Stir in oregano, garlic, olives and bulgur. Pour in stock or water, cover, reduce heat and cook for about 20 minutes, until water is absorbed and the bulgur is tender.
- Check for seasoning. The olives should make additional salt unnecessary. Stir in parsley and basil and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 306, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 360 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
VEGETARIAN MEATBALLS
Seasoned with Parmesan, ricotta, fennel seeds and oregano, these meat-free Italian meatballs capture all the flavors of the classic. Cremini mushrooms and chickpeas mimic the texture of ground beef, bulgur helps bind the mixture together, and ricotta keeps it tender. The balls are rolled in a light coating of bread crumbs and Parmesan that crisps as it bakes, but if you prefer a saucy meatball, skip the coating and simply bake until firm, then simmer in marinara. Any extra coating mixture can be toasted in the oven and sprinkled over roasted veggies or creamy pastas. Leftover meatballs can be frozen and reheated in a 425-degree oven until warmed through, about 15 minutes.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, snack, finger foods, meatballs, vegetables, appetizer, main course, side dish
Time 50m
Yield 24 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Bring 1/4 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the bulgur, remove from heat, cover and let sit until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, pressing to remove excess water, then let cool.
- Prepare the coating: In a shallow bowl, combine the oil, 1/2 cup bread crumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan; mix until well blended and crumbly. Set aside.
- Prepare the meatballs: In a food processor, pulse garlic until finely chopped. Add mushrooms, and pulse until chopped, with pea-size pieces remaining (do not purée). Transfer to a large bowl. Add the chickpeas to the food processor, pulse, then add them to the mushrooms. Add the remaining 1/3 cup breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan, plus the bulgur, egg, ricotta, fennel seeds, oregano, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon water; mix until well blended.
- Form the meatball mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs (you should have about 24). Roll meatballs in the coating, pressing gently to adhere, then arrange on a greased baking sheet. Bake, turning halfway through, until golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Serve with marinara sauce, for dipping.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
- Use a large skillet: This will give the mushrooms and bulgur plenty of room to cook and prevent them from becoming crowded.
- Sauté the mushrooms until they are browned: This will help them develop a rich, earthy flavor.
- Use a flavorful broth: This will add depth and complexity to the dish.
- Let the bulgur simmer until it is tender: This will take about 15 minutes.
- Season the dish to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices as desired.
- Serve the bulgur with your favorite toppings: Some popular options include yogurt, feta cheese, and chopped parsley.
Conclusion:
Bulgur with crimini mushrooms is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and healthy meal, give this recipe a try.
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