Bulgur

If you're not familiar with bulgur, it's a grain that's used a lot in Middle Eastern dishes, specifically tabbouleh. Because it's made from cracked parboiled wheat, it only needs a soak in some hot water to become tender, making it one of the most underrated grains if you're looking for convenience and whole grain goodness. While you could skip the toasting step in our recipe, we like to include it because of the extra nutty flavor it imparts to the bulgur.