This one-pot bulgur wheat recipe contains healthy proteins from chickpeas and is ready in 30 minutes!

Since bulgur wheat is high in dietary fiber, rich in protein, and high in manganese you will be giving your body a real powerhouse meal!

Recipe from Watch What U Eat

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked #3 coarse bulgur wheat Buy Bulgur Wheat here
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 3 large tomatoes chopped or 1 can of tomatoes
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken stock or vegetable stock
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp cooking oil (I use avocado oil)
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 roma tomato seeded and sliced (optional for garnish)
  • 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese
 

Mint Avocado Chutney/ Dressing

  • 1 handful mint leaves
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1/4 cup greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup skim milk or water
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large skillet. Add minced garlic and cook it for 30-40 sec or until fragrant
  • Add in onions and sauté until they are translucent
  • Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft
  • Add in chickpeas, cumin powder, curry powder, salt and pepper. Mix together
  • Pour in chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil
  • Add bulgur wheat and cook on low heat for about 15-20 min or until the bulgur wheat is tender. Turn off the heat and let sit
  • In a blender, combine all dressing ingredients and blend until creamy
  • Top with mozzarella cheese and sliced tomatoes and enjoy it warm with creamy mint avocado chutney