Mediterranean Bulgur Bowl

Name: Mediterranean Bulgur Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup bulgur; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups water; 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups); 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup hummus; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

You can also transform this tasty bowl into an Italian version with mozzarella, pesto, tomatoes, spinach and basil. —Renata Smith, Brookline, Massachusetts

Ingredients

1 cup bulgur
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup hummus
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

1. In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine the first 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until tender, 10-12 minutes. Stir in garbanzo beans; heat through.
2. Remove from heat; stir in spinach. Let stand, covered, until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Serve warm, or refrigerate and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts

2 cups: 311 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 521mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 12g fiber), 14g protein.

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