Lemony Bulgur With Asparagus And Spinach Recipe

Name: Lemony Bulgur With Asparagus And Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup bulgur medium-grind; 1/4 cup olive oil divided; 3 cloves garlic minced, divided; 1 pound asparagus cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 2 cups; 10 ounces baby spinach roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 8 leaves fresh basil thinly sliced; 8 leaves fresh mint thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 cup bulgur medium-grind
1/4 cup olive oil divided
3 cloves garlic minced, divided
1 pound asparagus cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 2 cups
10 ounces baby spinach roughly chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 cup chopped walnuts
8 leaves fresh basil thinly sliced
8 leaves fresh mint thinly sliced

1
Place bulgur in a large bowl and pour 3 cups boiling water over it; cover and let stand 20-30 minutes or until bulgur is tender. Drain and set aside.
2
Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tsp garlic and cook 1 minute. Add asparagus and 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook 5-6 minutes. Add spinach and cook 3-4 minutes or until just wilted, tossing occasionally with tongs. Season with salt, if desired.
3
Whisk together remaining 1/4 cup of oil with lemon juice, lemon zest and remaining 1 tsp garlic. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
4
Fluff Bulgar with fork. Fold in spinach mixture. Stir in walnuts, basil, mint and olive oil mixture.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup bulgur medium-grind, 1/4 cup olive oil divided, 3 cloves garlic minced, divided, 1 pound asparagus cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 2 cups, and more.

Yes, Lemony Bulgur With Asparagus And Spinach falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Lemony Bulgur With Asparagus And Spinach

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