Bulgur with Zucchini and Herbs Recipe
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This quick, easy bulgur side dish has yet to meet a main it didn’t like (pictured here with seared scallops).
What to buy: Fine-grind bulgur can be found at your local health food store, gourmet grocery, or online.
Game plan: The bulgur can be made through step 1 up to a day ahead. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use.
This recipe was featured as part of our Whole Grain Recipes photo gallery.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup fine-grind bulgur
- 2 medium zucchini, ends trimmed and cut into small dice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup small-dice red onion
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh herbs like thyme, oregano, marjoram, or Italian parsley (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine broth, water, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Add bulgur, stir to combine, and remove from heat. Cover and let sit until tender and all of the liquid has been absorbed, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place zucchini in a small bowl, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and toss to combine; set aside.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. When it shimmers, add garlic and onion, season with freshly ground black pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini and cook, stirring rarely, until well browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar and cook until smell has cooked off, about 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat and stir bulgur into zucchini mixture. Stir in fresh herbs, if using, and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
where's that scallop recipe??
This looks absolutely delicious! Could I use quinoa here instead? No offense to bulgar, but I have been in the middle of a bit of a quinoa obsession lately. I recently made <a href="http://www.biggirlssmallkitchen.com/2009/09/recipe-flash-quinoa-tabouli.html">quinoa tabouli</a> and thought that the flavors melded even better with this grain as the base. Either way, definitely going to try the zucchini salad!
hi, cheryleo: we put the scallops on top to give you a visual serving suggestion. we'll get an accompanying recipe up shortly. thanks aida
Where the heck are the scallops in this recipe? Aren't those beautifully caramelized scallops sitting atop the ever so tasty bulgur? Bulgur is my new most favorite grain; I can't get enough tabbouleh salad.