Bulgar and Mediterranean veg salad

This quick and simple dish can be made quickly to fill up hungry tummies. Use this recipe as it is, or add to it to create your own styles such as chillis, feta or chicken.

Serves: 4 / Ready in: 30 mins / Difficulty: 2/5 / Storing: Can be stored in a sealed container and kept in the fridge for up to 3 days, and also re-heated or eaten cold.

Ingredients

400g bulgar wheat
800ml boiling water
3 tsp salt
1 tbsp curry powder
1 courgette, cut into cubes
1 aubergine, cut into cubes
1 red pepper, cut into chunks
1 yellow pepper, cut into chunks
3 tbsp avocado or olive oil
1 tbsp Garam Masala
1 onion, chopped
Fresh Coriander, chopped

Method

Start the oven, putting it on 180 degrees Celsius. Line a baking tray with baking paper and place the chopped veg over the tray, mixing through 2 tsp salt, 2 tbsp oli and the Garam Masala. Pop in the oven for 20 mins or until soft and cooked through.

Meanwhile, put a large pan on a medium/low heat and sauté the onion with 1 tbsp oil for around 5 minutes until golden. Add 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp curry powder and the bulgar, stir together then pour over the boiling water. Allow to gently bubble away for 10 - 15 minutes, until cooked through and soft to bite.

Now mix together in a large bowl the veg and bulgar, add the chopped Corriander and serve.

Enjoy!