5-A-Day Bulgur Wheat Salad Recipe

Name: 5-A-Day Bulgur Wheat Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium chopped onion; 1 small chopped garlic clove; 1 cup chopped broccoli; 1 cup shredded carrot; 1 cup chopped bell pepper, combination red and yellow pepper; ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 ½ cups dry bulgur; 2 cups low sodium chicken broth or 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth; 8 ounces canned drained chickpeas

Servings: persons

1 medium chopped onion
1 small chopped garlic clove
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup chopped bell pepper, combination red and yellow pepper
⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 ½ cups dry bulgur
2 cups low sodium chicken broth or 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
8 ounces canned drained chickpeas

1
Wash and chop fresh onion, garlic, broccoli, carrots, peppers and parsley.
2
Heat oil in a large skillet.
3
Add onions and garlic and cook until soft, be careful not to burn garlic as it will be bitter.
4
Add bulgur and stir to coat.
5
Add 2 cups chicken broth to the skillet, bring to a boil.
6
Lower the heat, add remaining vegetables and chickpeas.
7
Cook for 10 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
8
Add parsley and lemon juice and stir.
9
Refrigerate 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
10
Serve cold.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium chopped onion, 1 small chopped garlic clove, 1 cup chopped broccoli, 1 cup shredded carrot, and more.

Yes, 5-A-Day Bulgur Wheat Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

5-A-Day Bulgur Wheat Salad

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