Mexican Style Bulgur Recipes

Steps:

• Melt margarine in skillet over medium-high heat; add bulgur and onion, cook until onion is tender and bulgur is golden.
• Add celery, bell pepper, jalapeno, cumin, chili powder, and cook for 2-3 minutes, then stir in broth and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or so, or until all the liquid has been absorbed.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• For Vegetarian use the Vegetable Broth.

Steps:

• Place bulgur in a large bowl; stir in boiling water. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Drain and squeeze dry., In a large saucepan, saute green peppers and onion in oil until tender. Stir in the bulgur, tomato juice, beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, chili powder, garlic, cumin and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Steps:

• Combine bulgur and boiling water in a large bowl, stir well. Cover and let stand 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Add zucchini to black beans; stir gently.
• Combine orange juice and remaining ingredients, stir well with a whisk.
• Pour dressing over bulgur mixture and toss gently.
• Serve and room temperature or chilled.

Steps:

• Pour boiling water over bulgur in a heatproof bowl, then cover bowl tightly with a plate and let stand 1 hour.
• Drain bulgur in a sieve, pressing to remove any excess liquid, and transfer to a large bowl. Add lemon juice, oil, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss well. Stir in remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper and serve at room temperature.

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, soak bulgur in cold water for 15 to 30 minutes, or until soft. Set aside.
• meanwhile, heat a heavy non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and saute for 4 to 5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Drain fat from pan.
• Add onions to skillet and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Drain bulgur and add to meat mixture with cilantro, dill weed, salt, pepper, chipped tomatoes, vegetable juice and lemon juice. Stir gently.
• Place mixture in a 10 x 10 x 2 inch baking dish or oven proof casserole dish.
• Bake at 350 uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated thoroughly.