Mediterranean Bulgur Bowl

Name: Mediterranean Bulgur Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup bulgur; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups water; 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, 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

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) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, 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

In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine first four ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until tender, 10-12 minutes. Stir in chickpeas; heat through.
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.

Health Tip: Between the spinach, tomatoes and feta cheese, this dish supplies all the vitamin A you need in a day.