Best Bulgur With Feta And Grapes Recipes

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GREEK-STYLE BULGUR SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS, FETA AND OLIVES



Greek-Style Bulgur Salad With Chickpeas, Feta and Olives image

From "The PDQ Vegetarian Cookbook" by Donna Klein. The olives and feta are essential in this recipe as they give it the "kick". I made the recipe using feta but it can be made vegan by replacing the feta with 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts. The bulgar didn't completely cook for me at first and I had to place the whole pot over low heat - I think it was a little overcooked in the end. I used vegetable broth and the only bulgur I could find - I believe it was medium - which may have resulted in the cooking problem. I also used a 19 oz can of chickpeas, as that was what I had on hand.

Provided by emcmonnies

Categories     Grains

Time 45m

Yield 4 main-dish servings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup low sodium vegetable broth or 3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons low sodium vegetable broth or 2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup Bulgar wheat (fine grain, fancy)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper, to taste
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
12 kalamata olives, pitted
1/2-3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (2-3 ounces)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the broth, lemon juice, onion powder, and garlic powder barely to a simmer. Remove from heat and let cool five minutes.
  • Add the bulgur, stirring well to combine. Let stand until the bulgur has absorbed all the liquid and feels dry, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Add the chickpeas, olives and cheese, tossing well to combine.
  • Season with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Cover and refrigerate a minimum of 2 hours or up to 2 days and serve chilled or at room temperature.

BULGUR SALAD WITH FETA AND PINE NUTS



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Veg out with this textured toss of chewy grains, tangy cheese, crunchy nuts, shallot, cuke, and citrus. Bulgur is packed with fiber and protein.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup medium-grind bulgur
1 tablespoon pine nuts
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil, preferably extra-virgin
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (1 ounce)
1/2 shallot, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded, and finely diced
1/2 head Boston lettuce, torn into large pieces
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix bulgur with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup boiling water. Cover; let sit until bulgur is tender (but still slightly chewy), about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small dry skillet over very low heat, toast pine nuts, tossing constantly, until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and oil. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Drain bulgur in a fine-mesh sieve, pressing to remove excess liquid; return to bowl. Add feta, shallot, parsley, cucumber, and half the dressing; season with salt and pepper. In another bowl, toss lettuce with remaining dressing. Top with bulgur mixture and pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g

BULGUR SALAD WITH GRAPES AND FETA CHEESE



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Pack this satisfying salad for your work lunch. Tender and chewy, bulgur wheat is a good source of dietary fiber as well as protein.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup fine-grain bulgur wheat
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons minced scallion
3/4 cup halved seedless grapes
1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine bulgur wheat, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, and boiling water. Cover; let stand until bulgur is tender, 30 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Add scallion, grapes, walnuts, and feta. Add bulgur; toss.

BULGUR WITH SWISS CHARD, CHICKPEAS AND FETA



Bulgur With Swiss Chard, Chickpeas and Feta image

Bulgur comes in one of four grades: fine (bags are often labeled #1), medium (#2), coarse (#3) and very coarse (#4). The different grinds are used for specific types of dishes. Pilafs are made with medium, coarse or very coarse bulgur. Tabbouleh and kibbe are made with fine bulgur.This is a convenient grain to keep on hand in the pantry. It's easy to find in whole foods stores and in Middle Eastern markets. Don't confuse it with cracked wheat, which is another product made from raw wheat berries. Because bulgur is made from precooked wheat berries, it takes only about 20 minutes to reconstitute by soaking or by simmering. It has a wonderful nutty flavor and a light texture.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h20m

Yield Serves four to six

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup bulgur (medium or coarse grade)
Salt to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 pound Swiss chard, heavy stems removed, washed well
4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill or parsley
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbed or cut in small squares

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 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from the heat and uncover. Place a clean dish towel over the pan, then replace the lid. Allow to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Oil a 2-quart baking dish. Toss the cooked bulgur with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and spread in the baking dish in an even layer.
  • Add water to a steamer pot, and bring to a boil. Place the Swiss chard in the steamer (you can use a pasta pot with an insert for this), and steam until it wilts, about four to five minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water and squeeze out the excess water with your hands. Chop coarsely and transfer to a bowl.
  • Heat another tablespoon of the olive oil in a small frying pan. Add the garlic. Cook, stirring, just until fragrant and translucent, 30 seconds to a minute, and scrape into the bowl with the chard. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the chickpeas and dill. Season with salt and pepper, and toss together.
  • Lay the chard mixture over the bulgur. Top with the feta, and gently push the feta cheese down into this mixture. Bake 30 minutes or until sizzling. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 334, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 468 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

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