Bulgur Wheat with Roast Vegetables. After all that exciting baking and curious combinations, I thought I would cook us something that uses up those inscrutable veggie scraps from the fridge, some crumbled vegan Feta from a half opened pack and some dregs of Bulgur Wheat.
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Yes, it's another one of those 'End Of the Month' dishes that I seem to spend more time cooking than anything else!
Actually, in spite of the ingredients perhaps being a little past their Use By Date, this dish was delicious and exactly what I was craving. Furthermore, it was low fat to boot!
The beauty of this kind of dish is that it looks stunningly colourful, like you've spent hours slaving over it and all the ingredients are fairly interchangeable. Don't have any Bulgur Wheat? Then use Cous Cous. Don't like Feta? So, use your favourite vegan cheese or no cheese at all. Suffice to say, the vegetables that languish in your fridge also dictate what you put in the dish.
And if you needed further encouragement, this is also really, really quick and simple to prepare.
To give my dish a slightly Middle Eastern flavour, I used Seasoned Pioneers Saudi Kabsa Spice Mix on the vegetables when I roasted them. Kabsa is a spicy blend of Cayenne Pepper, Cardamom, Coriander, Clove and Cumin, amongst many other fragrant ingredients. And of course, you can use your own favourite spice mix (Cajun is another favourite) or just plain old salt and pepper.
What is Bulgur Wheat?
Bulgur Wheat is an ancient cereal, made from the cracked groats of several types of wheat, often durum. The groats are already parboiled which makes the preparation of Bulgur Wheat quick. It is a popular ingredient in Middle Eastern cookery, and has a light, nutty flavour. I prefer it to Cous Cous which I find has a "wetter" texture and less flavour. Bulgur is firmer and has a better flavour.
How Do You Prepare Bulgur Wheat?
- My Bulgur Wheat recipe is so simple and quick. I don't boil it, or put it in a pan.
- Pour the Bulgur Wheat into a heatproof mixing bowl
- Sprinkle over a stock cube or stock powder
- Pour enough boiling water over to just cover.
- Cover with clingfilm and leave for at least 15 minutes.
- In this time, the Bulgur Wheat will have absorbed all the water. Stir it to fluff up all the grains, and it's ready to use!
Because this dish without a name is effectively a warm salad, it needed a dressing, which is where the roasting juices come into their own. If you have used a spice mix when roasting your vegetables, pour the naturally flavoursome juices over the final dish before serving - it improves the flavour 100%.
If you have some flaccid vegetables that need using up before they walk out of the fridge and start a riot of their own, here's how to prepare this dish.
Try my other delicious vegan supper dishes
- Easy and Delicious Cajun Tacos
- Quick and Easy Tofu Bowl
- Comforting vegan Shepherds Pie
- Angel Hair Pasta with Monks Beard
- Rice and Bean Salad
📋 Recipe
Ingredients
- 250 g Bulgur Wheat or cous cous
- 400 g Assorted Veg for roasting (onion, tomatoes, courgette, peppers) I like to buy supermarket ready prepped trays
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoon Spice Mix (I like Cajun)
- Salt and Pepper
- 1 Vegetable Stock Cube (or 1 tablespoon stock powder)
- 100 g Vegan Greek Cheese
- 2 tablespoon Pine Nuts toasted
- 1 bunch Spring Onions chopped (or fresh chives)
- 1 lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large roasting tin, pour the olive oil and mix with a couple of tablespoons of your spice mix. Place in the hot oven whilst you chop the vegetables.
- Toss the vegetables into the hot, spicy oil, season with a little salt and pepper (if you feel your mix isn't that salty) and roast until tender. This can take between 30-40 minutes, depending on the vegetables used.
- Whilst the veg is roasting, prepare the Bulgur Wheat. I add the bulgar to a large bowl, crumble over the stock cube and just cover with boiling water, then clingfilm.
- Once the Bulgur or Cous Cous is fluffed and has absorbed all the stock, tip then deliciously roasted and slightly charred in places vegetables over the top and toss gently with a fork.
- Pour the juices from the roasting pan over the bulgur, then crumble over the feta. Give a final, all amalgamating forking, sprinkle over some chopped spring onions, toasted pine nuts and parsley (or herbs of your choice), give a spritz of lemon juice to brighten up all the flavours.
Marinela says
I have an unopened bulgur package in my pantry and was searching for a good recipe to use it. This recipe is amazing and soo healthy! I must try it asap. Thank you!
Anaiah says
I didn't have bulgur wheat so I tried it with cous cous and it still turned out perfect! It was so flavorful and easy to make. I'm definitely going to meal prep my lunches with this recipe. So yummy!
Chris says
Awesome! We always have leftover Bulgar wheat after making Kibbeh and are always trying to find new ways to use it. Thanks for sharing!.
Joshua says
I'm transitioning to plant based and this is one of my new favorite recipes to make for the family. It doesn't require too much work at all and has a decent amount of nutritious veggies in it!
Kevin Foodie says
I am accustomed to using bulgar to make porridge. But this is an interesting way to use bulgar or cous cous. Thanks for sharing your recipe
Vanessa says
I had no idea we could me something like this from bulgar wheat, that too vegan. I have to try.
Natalie says
It looks amazing! I'm always looking for ways to get more vegetables into our dinners. I can't wait to try this one out!
Veronika Sykorova says
I've never tried bulgur, I can't wait to make this. Peppers, zucchini, and red onion is my favorite veggie combo to roast!
Irene says
Thank you for your recipe. I love bulgur wheat and it is good to try it cooked in a different way.
Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/ says
This is perfect for a healthy family dinner (I have to negotiate hard and set days for junk food or way too meaty dinners to make everybody happy😁), but this is my type of food!
Beth says
This looks so delicious. I love the flavors and how healthy it is. I can't wait to try it!
Christine says
This sounds delicious. I can't say that I have ever heard of bulgar wheat but I'd definitely like to try this. Thanks!
Stephanie says
I never tried Bulgar Wheat before, but this is so easy to prepare! What a great and simple meal.
Krystle says
I love bulgur. Thanks for this new fresh and flavorful way to cook it.
Bryan says
This sounds great to me! I live with two vegetarians and while I don't mind the occasional meat- free meal, what I don't like is fake meat! I would rather just eat something like your featured recipe, which is meat- free with an emphasis on veggies and wheat.
Super busy Mum says
I have never heard of bulgar wheat before, it sounds interesting and the dish overall looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Ntensibe Edgar says
Hhhhmmm....this is an interesting concept of a meal. I've never heard of Bulgur wheat before or roast vegetables, either. I usually love my veges boiled or a little fried. Thanks for sharing about it.
Claudia says
I love to discover new recipes! This looks delicious and it's something new to me. I'm so glad I found your site.
Ivan Carlo Jose says
Oh wow, that looks healthy. I'm sure it's quite tasty, too. I like it!
Rosey says
My daughter in law was just talking to me about bulgur wheat. Now I saw it here. Isn't that how it goes though? When you hear of something you've never heard of, you immediately hear of it again. 🙂
Ej Requina says
Honestly my first time hearing of Bulgar wheat. As someone who loves to eat I am also very conscious on not eating to much and eating healthy so this recipe is on my saved list!
Neely Moldovan says
We aren't vegan but this sounds amazing anyway! Need to try!
Tameka H says
I have been looking for a vegan dish to prepare for my family reunion . I am sure this is going to be it.
PinayMommy says
I've been slowly trying out doing a vegan lifestyle and would definitely love to give this delicious recipe a try
Vyom Overseas - spice exporter says
Delicious Recipe you shared with us !