BULGUR AND CHICKPEAS WITH PRESERVED LEMON VINAIGRETTE

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This dish is loaded with texture and flavor. Wrap it in a whole-grain pita for lunch, take it on a picnic, or serve it as a side dish at dinner. If using canned chickpeas, be sure to rinse and drain thoroughly to remove salt.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup vegetable stock
1 cup coarse-grind Bulgar wheat
1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
1/2 red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in water to rehydrate, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped pitted nicoise olives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (Italian)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (fresh coriander)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons minced preserved lemons or 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the vegetable stock to a boil.
  • Place the bulgur in a large, heat-proof bowl and pour in the boiling stock. Cover and let stand until the bulgur is tender and the liquid is completely absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Add the chickpeas, onion, tomatoes, olives, parsley, cilantro, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
  • PRESERVED LEMON VINEGRETTE:.
  • In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, garlic, preserved lemon, cumin, paprika and ground coriander. Whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
  • Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to mix and coat evenly. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.2, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 599.8, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 1.7, Protein 6.7

Lovina
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This dish is perfect for a summer picnic.


Jaquline Tundwa
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I'm a vegan and I love this dish! It's a great source of plant-based protein.


Hamdan Malik
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. My guests loved it!


Z3 Gaming
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


usa marma
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I'm allergic to chickpeas, so I substituted lentils. The dish was still delicious!


siyam
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This recipe is way too complicated. I'm not sure it's worth the effort.


Jahmel Watson
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my dish didn't turn out as flavorful as I expected. Maybe I did something wrong.


Giorgi Edilashvili
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Alex Lawson
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I'm not a huge fan of bulgur, but I really enjoyed this dish. The preserved lemon vinaigrette was the perfect touch.


Jayden Jones
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Karishma Nath
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I served this dish with a side of yogurt sauce and it was perfect.


Hannan Butt
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I added some chopped fresh cilantro to the dish and it really brightened up the flavors.


Ascentraland
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This bulgur and chickpeas dish is a great way to use up leftover bulgur. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Md Sipon miha
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's healthy, flavorful, and easy to make.


Juan Trujillo
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique and flavorful combination of ingredients.


Puku Limbu Rai
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the crunchy texture of the bulgur.


Ingabire Mariam
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I'm not usually a fan of bulgur, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of bulgur, chickpeas, and preserved lemon vinaigrette was simply delicious.


Malik Van
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This bulgur and chickpeas dish was a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The preserved lemon vinaigrette added a bright and tangy touch that perfectly complemented the nutty bulgur and tender chickpeas.


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