Bulgur recipe with vegetables

Bulgur with vegetables, a very healthy dish both for the vegetables it contains and for the properties of this cereal. Bulgur is a food made from wheat, so its properties are very similar. Thus, it contains gluten, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamins and fiber, which helps digestion and absorption of nutrients. We can find it in fine grain or coarser.

It is a precooked food, so we save time when preparing a dish. Its way of preparing it is very simple and very similar to that of rice, therefore, you can prepare salads with bulgur, soups, stir-fries… This recipe is simple and very healthy, you can add all the spices that you like to give it more flavor and even other ingredients.

Ingredients for making Bulgur with vegetables:

• 250 grams of bulgur
• 1 dessert spoon of cumin
• 1 dessert spoon of turmeric
• 1 splash of olive oil
• 1 pinch of salt
• Vegetables
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 handful of asparagus
• ½ red bell pepper
• 1 onion
• 2 carrots
• ½ cabbage

How to make Bulgur with vegetables:

1. To make the bulgur with vegetables, prepare all the ingredients. To do this, cut the vegetables into small pieces.
2. The quantities of the vegetables are a little to taste, so you can modify them without problem and even add other vegetables to the recipe.
3. Heat a frying pan with a good splash of oil, add the onion and cabbage and cook over medium heat.
4. Sauté them for 2-3 minutes so they begin to soften.
5. These vegetables are the ones that need to cook the longest.
6. Add the rest of the vegetables and a little salt so they release a little water and cook.
7. Fried tomato can also be added if you want to give the bulgur recipe with vegetables an extra touch of flavor.
8. Separately, cook the bulgur according to the manufacturer.
9.  When you put it to cook, add a little salt and a little ground cumin.
10. Stir to cook evenly. In our case, we leave it for about 10-12 minutes.
11. The bulgur is done when it is dry and loose, just like rice. You can leave it in the same pot.
12. Finish cooking the vegetables to your liking. They can be made very poached or the vegetables can be left al dente, since both ways will be delicious.
13. Add the vegetables to the bulgur casserole and stir to integrate all the ingredients.
14. You can add a teaspoon of turmeric to enhance the flavor and give it a touch of color.
15. Salt taste and rectify if necessary.
16. Tip: You can add other spices to your liking, such as oregano, black pepper, ginger, nutmeg…
17. Let it heat up to serve and the bulgur with vegetables dish will be ready.
18.  As you can see, it is a simple, quick and healthy recipe, ideal for losing weight and keeping fit.
19. In addition, it lends itself to multiple variations, so you can add other vegetables and even chicken breast, shrimp or any fish you like.