Best 6 Mediterranean Bulgur Bowl Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey through the sun-kissed Mediterranean with our delectable bulgur bowl, a vibrant symphony of flavors that embodies the essence of this enchanting region.

Enjoy the wholesome goodness of fiber-rich bulgur wheat, carefully cooked to a fluffy perfection and brimming with nutrients. Savor the tangy zest of lemon-tahini dressing, a delightful blend of citrus and nutty flavors that awakens your taste buds. Indulge in the crisp crunch of cucumber, the juicy sweetness of tomatoes, the aromatic freshness of parsley, and the piquant bite of red onion, all harmoniously combined to create a textural tapestry.

Complement the bulgur with tender roasted chickpeas, a protein-packed and flavorful addition that adds a delightful nutty texture to the dish. Experience the creamy smoothness of avocado and the briny succulence of feta cheese, two key ingredients that elevate the flavor profile to new heights.

This Mediterranean bulgur bowl is not just a meal, it's an experience that transports your senses to the vibrant streets of the Mediterranean. It's a symphony of textures, flavors, and colors that celebrates the beauty and diversity of this culinary haven. Discover the secrets behind crafting this delectable dish with our step-by-step recipe and immerse yourself in the vibrant culinary heritage of the Mediterranean.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MEDITERRANEAN BULGUR AND HALLOUMI BOWL



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A Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian bowl layered with seasoned bulgur, chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, seared halloumi and drizzled with a creamy lemon-garlic dressing.

Provided by rita1431

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons buttermilk or milk
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves (minced)
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup medium bulgar
1 3/4 cup vegetable broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup chopped parsley
400 g halloumi cheese (sliced into 3/8" thick slices, patted dry)
1 tablespoon olive oil
580 mL tin chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
4 mini cucumbers (Persian cucumbers) (sliced)
2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
1/2 cup red onion (sliced)
1 cup kalamata olives
1 lemon (sliced for garnish)
parsley (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: In a medium bowl add yogurt, buttermilk (or milk), olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper and whisk well until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until needed.
  • Cook the bulgur: In a medium saucepan add bulgur, vegetable broth, salt, pepper and cumin. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, let sit covered for 10 more minutes until all the liquid has been absorbed. Stir in chopped parsley.
  • Sear the halloumi: Slice halloumi and pat it dry with paper towels. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly brush both sides of each halloumi slice with olive oil. Add halloumi to the hot skillet and sear both sides until each slice develops a deep brown crust, about 1 -2 minutes per side.
  • Assemble the bowls: In shallow bowls evenly layer warm bulgur, warm halloumi slices, chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion and olives. Drizzle bowls with dressing or serve dressing on the side. Garnish bowls with lemon slices and parsley.

MEDITERRANEAN BULGUR BOWL



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This Mediterranean Bulgur Bowl Is the Perfect Lunch Time Salad. Completely Nutritionally Balanced with Bulgur Wheat, Chickpeas or Garbanzo Beans, ...

Provided by Ruth Harris

Categories     Beans and Legumes Recipes, Chickpea Recipes, Grain Recipes, Healthy Eating Recipes, Healthy Summer Side Dish Recipes, Lunch Recipes, Mediterranean Side Dishes, Mint Recipes, Spinach Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Bulgur 1 cup
Chickpeas 1 can (15 ounces)
Spinach 6 ounces
Cherry tomatoes 2 cups
Red onion 1 small
Feta cheese 1/2 cup
Hummus 1/4 cup
Fresh mint 2 tbsp
Lemon juice 2 tbsp
Cumin 1/2 tsp
Salt 1/4 tsp
Water 2 cups

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine the bulgur, ground cumin, salt and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until tender, 10-12 minutes.
  • Stir in garbanzo beans and heat through.
  • Remove from heat; stir in spinach. Let stand, covered, until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311, Fat 7g, Carbohydrate 52g, Protein 14g, Cholesterol 8mg, Sodium 521mg

MEDITERRANEAN BULGUR



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Toast 1 cup bulgur in a dry skillet until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Pour 2 1/2 cups boiling water over the bulgur in a heat-resistant bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let stand for 15 minutes, then toss with a little olive oil, some chopped dried apricots and olives, and salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calorie, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 220 milligrams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 5 grams

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

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.

MEDITERRANEAN BULGUR BOWL



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You can also transform this tasty bowl into an Italian version with mozzarella, pesto, tomatoes, spinach and basil. -Renata Smith, Brookline, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup bulgur
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup hummus
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine the first 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until tender, 10-12 minutes. Stir in garbanzo beans; heat through., Remove from heat; stir in spinach. Let stand, covered, until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Serve warm, or refrigerate and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 521mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN BOWLS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup bulgur
Kosher salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 small shallot, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Freshly ground pepper
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
2 cups shredded kale
1 cup shredded romaine
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
Hummus, for topping
Chopped fresh parsley, for topping
Pita bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Cook the bulgur as the label directs; season with salt.
  • Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, cumin and mustard in a medium bowl, then season the dressing with salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, toss half of the dressing with the chicken. Toss the remaining dressing with the kale, romaine, cucumber, bell pepper and tomatoes.
  • Divide the bulgur among 4 bowls, then top with the kale mixture and chicken. Top with hummus and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with pita bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Fat 20 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 45 milligrams, Sodium 700 milligrams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 28 grams, Sugar 5 grams

Tips:

* Choose the right bulgur. For this recipe, it is best to use a fine or medium-grain bulgur. This type of bulgur cooks quickly and has a light, fluffy texture. * Rinse the bulgur before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris and prevent the bulgur from becoming gummy. * Use a flavorful broth. The broth that you use to cook the bulgur will add a lot of flavor to the dish. Use a broth that you enjoy the taste of, such as vegetable broth, chicken broth, or beef broth. * Add vegetables and herbs. Vegetables and herbs add flavor, color, and texture to the bulgur bowl. Some good options include tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, peppers, parsley, and mint. * Top with a protein of your choice. Grilled chicken, tofu, or lentils are all great options for topping the bulgur bowl. * Dress with a flavorful sauce. A simple vinaigrette or tahini sauce is a great way to add flavor and moisture to the bulgur bowl.

Conclusion:

The Mediterranean bulgur bowl is a healthy, delicious, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is easy to customize to your own liking. With its combination of bulgur, vegetables, herbs, and protein, the Mediterranean bulgur bowl is a satisfying and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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