If you're looking for a flavorful and nutritious meal that is easy to prepare, bulgur with swiss chard, chickpeas, and feta is the perfect dish for you. This hearty and comforting dish combines the nutty flavor of bulgur, the earthy taste of swiss chard, the protein-packed chickpeas, and the tangy feta cheese. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and it can be made in just one pot.
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BULGUR WITH SWISS CHARD, CHICKPEAS AND FETA
Bulgur comes in one of four grades: fine (bags are often labeled #1), medium (#2), coarse (#3) and very coarse (#4). The different grinds are used for specific types of dishes. Pilafs are made with medium, coarse or very coarse bulgur. Tabbouleh and kibbe are made with fine bulgur.This is a convenient grain to keep on hand in the pantry. It's easy to find in whole foods stores and in Middle Eastern markets. Don't confuse it with cracked wheat, which is another product made from raw wheat berries. Because bulgur is made from precooked wheat berries, it takes only about 20 minutes to reconstitute by soaking or by simmering. It has a wonderful nutty flavor and a light texture.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h20m
Yield Serves four to six
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the bulgur and salt to taste, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from the heat and uncover. Place a clean dish towel over the pan, then replace the lid. Allow to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Oil a 2-quart baking dish. Toss the cooked bulgur with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and spread in the baking dish in an even layer.
- Add water to a steamer pot, and bring to a boil. Place the Swiss chard in the steamer (you can use a pasta pot with an insert for this), and steam until it wilts, about four to five minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water and squeeze out the excess water with your hands. Chop coarsely and transfer to a bowl.
- Heat another tablespoon of the olive oil in a small frying pan. Add the garlic. Cook, stirring, just until fragrant and translucent, 30 seconds to a minute, and scrape into the bowl with the chard. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the chickpeas and dill. Season with salt and pepper, and toss together.
- Lay the chard mixture over the bulgur. Top with the feta, and gently push the feta cheese down into this mixture. Bake 30 minutes or until sizzling. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 334, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 468 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
ROASTED SWISS CHARD WITH FETA
This method of cooking chard was given to me (in very few words) from an organic farmer who was selling the first chard we ever bought. We tried it and could not believe how delicious this was. Delicious! Double this recipe if you are a large family of veggie eaters.
Provided by XANDISMOM
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
- Toss the chard stems and onions in a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and spread onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the chard stems have softened and the onion is starting to brown on the corners, about 15 minutes. Toss the chard leaves with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle the leaves over the stem mixture, then scatter the feta cheese over top.
- Return to the oven, and bake until the stems are tender, the leaves are beginning to crisp, and the feta is melted and golden, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 25.2 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 439 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
FARRO OR BULGUR WITH BLACK-EYED PEAS, CHARD AND FETA
Black-eyed peas cooked with greens is a classic Greek preparation. I decided to add a chile pepper to the beans, just to spice things up a little. I like to serve the beans with bulgur, but you can also serve them with farro.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, main course
Time 1h
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Rinse the beans and pick over to check for stones. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes, and add half the garlic and the chiles. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute, and add the black-eyed peas, 2 quarts water and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and skim off any foam that rises. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
- Add salt to taste and the remaining garlic. A handful at a time, stir in the chard. As the greens wilt, stir in another handful, until all the greens have been added. Bring back to a simmer, cover and simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the greens and beans are tender.
- Stir in the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the dill or cilantro, cover and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
- Spoon farro or bulgur into bowls or onto plates. Top with the beans. Top the beans with diced red pepper and crumbled feta, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 287, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 677 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
CHICK-PEAS AND SWISS CHARD
Categories Leafy Green Vegetable Side Quick & Easy High Fiber Chickpea Fall Healthy Gourmet Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook onion and garlic in oil in a large nonstick skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add tomato and chick-peas and cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add Swiss chard and cook, covered, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
BULGUR SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS AND FETA
Simple, satisfying meal. Serve with Pita bread for an easy weeknight meal or as a side to grilled chicken.
Provided by KelBel
Categories Grains
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring 2 cups water to boil in medium saucepan.
- Remove from heat; add bulgur and salt and stir to blend.
- Cover and let stand until bulgur is just tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain well, pressing to extract excess water.
- Transfer bulgur to large bowl; cool.
- Mix in remaining ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve.
BRAISED SWISS CHARD WITH CURRANTS AND FETA
Categories Garlic Side Braise Sauté Vegetarian Quick & Easy Feta Currant Dried Fruit Winter Healthy Chard Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut stems and center ribs from chard, discarding any tough parts near base, then cut stems and ribs crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Coarsely chop leaves.
- Cook garlic in oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add chard stems and ribs, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes. Add currants and cook, stirring, until plump, about 1 minute. Add chard leaves and water and increase heat to moderate, then cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until leaves are tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in feta.
SWISS CHARD WITH CHICKPEAS AND FETA
Make and share this Swiss Chard With Chickpeas and Feta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Chard
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°. Coat an 8-inch-square nonreactive baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
- Put the chard in a large pot, cover and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water; squeeze dry and coarsely chop.
- In a medium bowl, toss the chard with the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil, scallions, dill, garlic and chickpeas. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the feta on top and push the cheese into the greens. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until sizzling hot. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.1, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 20.1, Sodium 1382.7, Carbohydrate 45.8, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 5, Protein 16.4
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked bulgur or chickpeas.
- If you don't have Swiss chard, you can substitute another leafy green, such as kale or spinach.
- Add more or less feta cheese to taste.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
This bulgur dish is a healthy and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it can be easily customized to your liking. The combination of bulgur, Swiss chard, chickpeas, and feta cheese is delicious and flavorful, and the dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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