Best 8 Chickpeas Bulgur And Herb Salad Recipes

CHICKPEAS, BULGUR, AND HERB SALAD

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute bulgur, dill seeds, bay leaf, and cumin seeds until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add broth and soy sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until liquid is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chickpeas until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Combine bulgur mixture, chickpeas, yogurt, parsley, cilantro, and chives in a bowl. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

BULGUR SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS, FETA, AND BASIL

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil. Stir in bulgur and bouillon. Return to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let stand until water is absorbed, an additional 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl to cool.
• Stir remaining ingredients, except parsley and basil into the bulgur.
• Sprinkle with the fresh parsley and basil.
• NOTE: Other grains work well with this salad such as brown rice or quinoa, adjust cooking times. Dried parsley will also work well, just use 1/3 of the amount.

FREEKEH, CHICKPEA AND HERB SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a medium-size heavy saucepan over medium-high heat and add freekeh. Toast in the dry pan, shaking pan or stirring, until freekeh becomes fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 2 cups water and salt and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until water has been absorbed. Turn off heat and uncover. Place a clean dish towel over the pot and return lid. Let sit at least 10 minutes. Uncover and allow freekeh to cool another 10 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine freekeh, chopped herbs, celery, scallions and chickpeas and toss together. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, cumin, garlic, salt and olive oil; toss with salad. Taste and add more lemon juice if desired. Serve right away or let sit for up to 1 hour before serving.

BULGUR PILAF WITH CHICKPEAS AND HERBS

Steps:

• Drain the soaked chickpeas, and place in a pot with 1 quart water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer one hour. Add salt to taste and continue to simmer for 30 minutes to an hour, until the chickpeas are tender.
• Place the bulgur in a 2-quart bowl. Place a strainer over the bowl, and drain the chickpeas so that the hot broth covers the bulgur. Set the chickpeas aside. Cover the bowl, and allow the bulgur to sit until fluffy, about 20 to 30 minutes. Strain and press out excess liquid.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet, and add the scallions. Cook, stirring, until tender, two or three minutes. Stir in the garlic, and continue to cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Stir in the bulgur and chickpeas. Add the herbs and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and toss together. Remove from the heat, add lemon juice and pepper, taste and adjust salt. Add more lemon juice if desired. Serve hot or room temperature.

BULGUR-AND-CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine bulgur with boiling water. Cover and let stand 20 minutes; drain and return to bowl. Rinse and drain chickpeas, then add to bowl with lemon zest and juice, olive oil, dill, and feta; season with salt and pepper.

SPICED BULGUR, CHICKPEA & SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200c/fan 180c/gas 6. Toss the squash and red pepper in the harissa paste and oil. Spread the chunks out on a large baking tray and roast for 20 mins until softened and the edges of the vegetables are starting to char.
• Meanwhile put the bulgur wheat in a large bowl and pour over the hot stock, then cover tightly with cling film and leave to absorb the liquid for 15 mins until the grains are tender, but still have a little bite. In a separate bowl, mix the garlic and lemon juice into the yogurt and season to taste.
• Let the bulgur wheat cool slightly then toss in the roasted vegetables, chickpeas and spinach - the leaves may wilt a little. Season, if you want, drizzle with the garlicky yogurt and serve warm.

BULGUR AND CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Soak the bulgur in plenty of cold water for 20 minutes, until tender, then drain and squeeze out the excess water. In a bowl, mix the garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Soak the drained chickpeas in this for 10 minutes, then stir in the bulgur.
• Mix in the chopped herbs when you are ready to serve.

BULGUR SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS AND FETA

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.