There are many little-known carbohydrates, and bulgur is one of them . It is made from wheat and is a very practical food when cooking. Its point of origin is some countries in Asia and Africa, where it is quite well known. In some Latin American countries you can also find this food product. It could be said that it bears some similarity to couscous, although its preparation is totally different.
Bulgur is obtained by slow and long cooking of wheat grains with plenty of water . Subsequently, the raw material is left to dry and is subsequently ground. The result is a granulated flour that can have a coarse, fine or very fine consistency. This is the main ingredient in tabouleh, but it can be used in many recipes. In fact, this food product can be used in all recipes that have rice.
Bulgur has basically the same nutritional values as wheat . Its wealth lies in the contribution of iron, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium and some vitamins of group B. It also offers in less quantity a contribution of vitamin K and E. Its main benefit is in its caloric intake from a cheap cost. Next, we will show you how to make a very simple recipe from this product… Keep reading!
Bulgur with a side of peppers
Ingredients:
How to prepare bulgur with a side of peppers:
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius .
- Place the peppers and tomatoes on a greased baking dish .
- Roast the peppers and tomatoes for about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Mix the bulgur with the cumin in a large pot . Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the vegetable broth over the bulgur and cook until the water evaporates and the food is soft.
- Dice the paprika, feta cheese and chop the parsley .
- In a large bowl, mix the rice with the peppers, paprika, feta cheese and parsley. Distribute well.
- Add the bulgur and mix everything.
- Bring the whole to a point of salt and flavor.
The directions for cooking bulgur are usually very similar to those for cooking rice . However, it is always good to observe the preparation that is indicated by the manufacturer on the package.
