Spicy bulgur with carrots and harissa

4
Points®
Total Time
28 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
18 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
If you are a fan of grain bowls, this recipe is one to try! Four simple ingredients including quick-cooking bulgar, shredded carrots, sweet peas and store-bought harissa paste, come together in under 30 minutes for bowls of complex flavors and textures. If you are new to harissa sauce, it is an African chili pepper paste, spicy hot, made mostly of red bell peppers. The spices and herbs used vary some but main flavorings include coriander, cumin and hot chili peppers. In Israel, Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria, it is a main-stay condiment used in soups, stews and on wraps. Try this delicious dish for a vegetarian lunch option or serve with grilled chicken or shrimp for a larger meal.

Ingredients

Water

2 cup(s)

Uncooked bulgur

1 cup(s), quick-cooking

Table salt

½ tsp

Black pepper

¼ tsp

Shredded carrots

1 cup(s), or matchstick-cut

Frozen baby peas

1 cup(s), thawed

Harissa paste

¾ tsp

Instructions

  1. Combine water, bulgur, salt, and pepper in large saucepan and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until bulgur is tender and water is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  2. Add carrots, peas, and harissa to bulgur and cook, stirring, until carrots are just tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro.
  3. Per serving (1 cup)