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17 Quick And Healthy Bulgur Recipes That Will Make You Look Like A Chef

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Bulgur wheat is the answer to your prayers for healthy, fast meal ideas. It cooks up just as easily as these couscous recipes, but it's *even better* for you. Bulgur is a whole grain, full of fiber to keep you full, and has a nutty flavor that stands out in salads, stews, or even in stuffed squash recipes. The next time you want to try out some new whole grains, look no further! These 20 bulgur recipes will turn you into a total convert.

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Jennifer Aniston Salad (Bulgar Wheat Recipe)

A Spicy Perspective

Jennifer Aniston Salad (Bulgar Wheat Recipe)

Hearty, healthy, and utterly delicious, this easy bulgar wheat (or quinoa) salad recipe will be there for you when you need a satisfying lunch or dinner! (via A Spicy Perspective)

Bulgur Pilaf

Feel Good Foodie

Bulgur Pilaf

This Lebanese style Bulgur Pilaf recipe is full of fiber and infinitely customizable however your family likes it. Eat it on its own with a spoon, with pita bread and olive oil like a dip, or as a starchy side with chicken or beef. (via Feel Good Foodie)

Easy Grain-Free Tabbouleh Salad

Earthly Provisions

Easy Grain-Free Tabbouleh Salad

Tabbouleh is served as a condiment or as an item on a mezze platter. Use this Simple Gain-Free Tabbouleh as an addition to a veggie and hummus pita, as a side with some Oven Baked Falafel, or to top a salad along with some crispy chickpeas. (via Earthly Provisions)

Apricot Bulgur Muffins

The Healthy Foodie

Apricot Bulgur Muffins

These muffins have absolutely everything we're looking for in a great pastry: they are seriously dense, hearty and incredibly chewy! Not only that, but they also happen to be veritable nutrition powerhouse in a very tasty package. (via The Healthy Foodie)

Greek Goddess Grain Bowl with \u201cFried\u201d Zucchini, Toasted Seeds and Fried Halloumi

Half Baked Harvest

Greek Goddess Grain Bowl with “Fried” Zucchini, Toasted Seeds and Fried Halloumi

Enjoy with a spicy basil tahini drizzle and some pita chips for a truly delectable meal. YUM! (via Half Baked Harvest)

Warm Bulgur Breakfast Bowls

Give Recipe

Warm Bulgur Breakfast Bowls

Don’t wait until lunch or, gasp, dinner. Get your fix with these nutritious, delicious warm bulgur breakfast bowls. (via Give Recipe)

Bulgur Falafel Wrap

Live Eat Learn

Bulgur Falafel Wrap

Made into little cakes, bulgur falafel is crispy on the outside and tender within. Add it to salads, eat as a snack, or turn into a wrap, as in this recipe. (via Live Eat Learn)

Blood Orange Sumac Chicken Tabbouleh

Eat Love Eat

Blood Orange Sumac Chicken Tabbouleh

Jazz up classic tabbouleh with this colorful recipe. It gets a hit of citrus flavor from blood orange and sumac, while chicken elevates it from side dish to entree. (via Eat Love Eat)

Citrusy Sweet Potato Bulgur Salad

The Full Helping

Citrusy Sweet Potato Bulgur Salad

This citrusy sweet potato bulgur salad is so hearty and filling, yet fresh and bright! It’s made with nutritious roasted sweet potatoes, bulgur wheat, an orange-infused dressing, and chopped fresh mint. It’s equally good hot or cold, in any season. (via The Full Helping)

Falafel Salad

Budget Bytes

Falafel Salad

Sure, this salad doesn’t actually contain falafel, but it’s the next best thing. It’s a combination of bulgur wheat, chickpeas, herbs, and a tahini dressing that will satisfy your cravings, all without having to bust out the deep fryer. (via Budget Bytes)

Cherry Chipotle Salad Recipe

Hostess at Heart

Cherry Chipotle Salad Recipe

Grain salads, like this version with dried cherries and smokey chipotle, are a tasty option when you want a meal that’s healthy but still satisfying. (via Hostess at Heart)

Vegetarian Bulgur Chili

Turnip the Oven

Vegetarian Bulgur Chili

Bulk up your chili with bulgur for a hearty and healthy addition. (via Turnip the Oven)

Bulgur Salad With Roast Tomato & Aubergine

A Kitchen in Istanbul

Bulgur Salad With Roast Tomato & Aubergine

Juicy, sweet roasted tomatoes act almost like a dressing for this salad. They’re tossed with eggplant, herbs, and bulgur for a fresh and colorful meal. (via A Kitchen in Istanbul)

Easy Bulgur Stuffed Peppers

Berries and Spice

Easy Bulgur Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers are filled with bulgur, peas, herbs, and just a touch of tangy-sweet pomegranate molasses. (via Berries and Spice)

Aubergine With Bulgur Wheat And Tahini

Lazy Cat Kitchen

Aubergine With Bulgur Wheat And Tahini

Here’s one way to make roasted eggplant feel like a special entree. Stuffed with bulgur wheat, olives, pomegranate arils, and other fresh ingredients, this tahini drizzled eggplant is a dinner party-worthy dish. (via Lazy Cat Kitchen)

Tabbouleh With Pomegranate

Vidar Bergum

Tabbouleh With Pomegranate

Fresh and zingy Lebanese salad. Making tabbouleh is definitely worth the effort! (via Vidar Bergum)

Halloumi, Sweet Potato, and Bulgur Wheat Salad

The Cook Report

Halloumi, Sweet Potato, and Bulgur Wheat Salad

Chewy pan-fried halloumi adds a pleasing saltiness to this dish. It’s rounded out with bulgur wheat and some roasted sweet potatoes, and an olive or two for good measure. (via The Cook Report)

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