Bulgur Wheat with Leftover Lamb Recipe

Name: Bulgur Wheat with Leftover Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon raisins; 1 cup or more lamb broth or other meat stock thinned with water; 1/2 cup bulgur wheat; 1 tablespoon light olive oil; 1 small onion; 1 garlic clove, peeled and cut in thin slices; 4 or 5 medium mushrooms, roughly chopped; 4 or 5 chunks cooked lamb; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Salt and freshly ground pepper; A handful of young spinach leaves or watercress; 1 tablespoon pine nuts

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon raisins
1 cup or more lamb broth or other meat stock thinned with water
1/2 cup bulgur wheat
1 tablespoon light olive oil
1 small onion
1 garlic clove, peeled and cut in thin slices
4 or 5 medium mushrooms, roughly chopped
4 or 5 chunks cooked lamb
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt and freshly ground pepper
A handful of young spinach leaves or watercress
1 tablespoon pine nuts

1
Soak the raisins in water to cover for 30 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, bring 3/4 cup of the lamb broth to a boil, and stir in the bulgur wheat.
3
Cover, and cook at a lively simmer for 20 minutes, stirring now and then, and adding a little more broth if needed.
4
While thats cooking, saute the onion, garlic, and mushrooms in oil until softened.
5
Add the lamb, and let brown a little, then sprinkle on the cinnamon, and salt and pepper to taste.
6
Pour on 1/4 cup broth.
7
Drain the raisins, squeezing the water out, and add them.
8
Simmer together a few minutes, then scatter the spinach leaves on top, cover, and cook just until the spinach has wilted, 12 minutes.
9
Spoon into a warm bowl, and sprinkle pine nuts on top.

423

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon raisins, 1 cup or more lamb broth or other meat stock thinned with water, 1/2 cup bulgur wheat, 1 tablespoon light olive oil, and more.

Yes, Bulgur Wheat with Leftover Lamb falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bulgur Wheat with Leftover Lamb

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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