Best 6 Veronicas Mediterranean Bulgur And Lentil Stew Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the Mediterranean with Veronica's delightful bulgur and lentil stew. This wholesome and flavorful dish, brimming with vibrant flavors and textures, is a symphony of nutritious ingredients. A harmonious blend of earthy lentils, nutty bulgur, and a medley of aromatic spices, this stew promises a satisfying meal that nourishes both body and soul. Veronica's culinary expertise shines through in the carefully crafted recipes that accompany this tantalizing stew. From a classic vegetarian version, bursting with garden-fresh vegetables, to a protein-packed rendition featuring succulent chicken or lamb, there's a recipe to suit every palate and preference. Each variation offers a unique twist on the traditional stew, showcasing the versatility of this comforting dish. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a culinary novice, Veronica's detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you effortlessly through the cooking process, ensuring a delicious and authentic Mediterranean experience in your own kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let Veronica's Mediterranean bulgur and lentil stew transport you to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

VERONICA'S MEDITERRANEAN BULGUR AND LENTIL STEW



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I despise Lentils, BUT, this lentil recipe I LIKED a lot. Yet another tasty and healthy diet recipe.

Provided by Trixyinaz

Categories     Stew

Time 45m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 bell pepper
1/2 small onion
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 1/2 cups water
5 tablespoons of dried red lentils or 5 tablespoons green lentils (I like the red better)
3 tablespoons of uncooked bulgur wheat
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Chop bell pepper, parsley and onion.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring water and lentils to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium/medium-low and simmer for about 25 minutes- COVERED.
  • Stir in bulgur wheat and black pepper.
  • Continue to simmer- UNCOVERED- until lentils are tender and water is absorbed (should take about 10 to 15 minutes).
  • In a skillet, heat oil on medium-high heat and sauté onion and bell pepper until tender (about 4 minutes).
  • Stir onion and pepper into bulgur mixture, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.9, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 17.8, Carbohydrate 46.4, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 3, Protein 16.5

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.

SLOW-COOKER MEDITERRANEAN BULGUR AND LENTILS



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Slow cooked bulgur and lentil dinner - perfect for Mediterranean cuisine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked bulgur wheat or cracked wheat
1/2 cup dried lentils, sorted, rinsed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (15.25 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
2 cans (14 oz each) vegetable or chicken broth
2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup drained pitted kalamata olives
1 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except tomatoes, olives and cheese.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until lentils are tender.
  • Stir in tomatoes and olives. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 15 minutes longer. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

LENTILS WITH BULGUR



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Categories     Side     Vegetarian     Lentil     Bulgur     Boil

Yield makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup dried brown or green lentils, rinsed and picked over
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 jalapeños or other fresh chiles, stemmed, seeded, and minced, or to taste
1 ripe medium tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin or 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup medium bulgur
About 3 cups chicken, beef, or vegetable stock, preferably homemade (page 160 or 162), or water
1 large onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • If time allows, soak the lentils in cold water to cover for an hour or more (overnight is fine). Drain.
  • Put 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large deep saucepan over medium heat. A minute later, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, another minute or so. Add the jalapeños, tomato, and cumin and cook until the tomato is soft, 2 or 3 minutes.
  • Add the bulgur and cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes, then add the stock and lentils. Bring to a boil, then cover and adjust the heat so the mixture simmers steadily; cook for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils and bulgur are tender and all the liquid is absorbed. If the mixture threatens to dry out, add another 1/2 cup liquid and continue cooking; if the mixture is too wet, raise the heat a bit and cook, uncovered and stirring, until it dries out.
  • While the lentil mixture is cooking, add the remaining 3 tablespoons oil to a skillet and cook the onion over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until deep brown, caramelized, and on the verge of blackening, at least 20 minutes. Stir in most of the mint and remove from the heat.
  • When the lentil-bulgur mixture is done, garnish it with the onion and remaining mint and serve.

SLOW COOKER MEDITERRANEAN LENTIL STEW



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This is an excellent slow cooker recipe... Mix ingredients and let cook. Delicious! Spiced with cumin and coriander and flavored with tomato paste, this veggie-filled lentil stew will keep you warm for winter, and all year round! Good with a loaf of fresh-baked rustic bread! Vegetarian and vegan. Serve with a piece of bread for dipping.

Provided by CookingForDummies

Categories     Everyday Cooking     Vegetarian     Soups and Stews     Stew

Time 3h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 cups water
2 ½ cubes vegetable bouillon, or more to taste
2 cups dry lentils
5 small carrots, peeled and diced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
3 teaspoons ground cumin, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste, or to taste
½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
½ (8 ounce) package fresh spinach, torn

Steps:

  • Warm water and vegetable bouillon in a slow cooker on High until dissolved. Add lentils, carrots, and potatoes.
  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin and coriander and cook and stir until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add oil, followed by onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and transfer to the slow cooker. Stir. Add tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Stir in spinach.
  • Cook on High, stirring every 30 minutes, until lentils are tender and stew has thickened, 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 14.3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 193.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

VERENIKA



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Cheese-filled dumplings served with ham and cream gravy.

Provided by Cindy Droke

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Dumpling Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 ½ cups dry cottage cheese
2 eggs
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup nonfat dry milk powder
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
¾ cup water
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup cubed ham
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
2 ½ cups warm milk

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine cottage cheese, 2 eggs and ground black pepper to taste. Cover and blend until smooth, or beat with an electric mixer until smooth; Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir together flour, milk powder, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. In a small bowl, beat together 2 eggs, water and oil; combine with flour mixture.
  • On a floured surface, knead dough about 10 times or until smooth. Divide dough in half and roll out each portion to a 1/8 inch thickness. Using a 4 inch round cutter, cut out rounds of dough.
  • Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each circle. Moisten the edge and fold over to form a half moon shape; pinch to seal.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add half of the dumplings and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender; remove with a slotted spoon and drain. Repeat with remaining dumplings.
  • While the dumplings are cooking, prepare the gravy. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Stir in ham, and cook until ham is light brown. Add 3 tablespoons flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir. Pour in milk all at once, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Serve over the dumplings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 35.1 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 254.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of lentils and bulgur. This will give your stew a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't be afraid to add vegetables. Any vegetables that you like can be added to this stew, such as carrots, celery, onions, or potatoes.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. This will help to enhance the flavor of the stew.
  • Season the stew to taste. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or other spices to your liking.
  • Let the stew simmer for a while. This will help to develop the flavors and make the stew more tender.
  • Serve the stew with a side of bread or rice. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Veronica's Mediterranean Bulgur and Lentil Stew is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own tastes. So next time you are looking for a warm and comforting meal, give this stew a try. You won't be disappointed!

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