Chickpea, vegetable & grain bowl

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Lunch & Light Meals
2 peopleServes
2
Prep   2 min
  • Bulgur, dry, ⅔ cup(s)
  • Chicken liquid stock, salt reduced, ⅔ cup(s)
  • Extra virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoon(s)
  • Red onion, ½ medium, finely sliced
  • Garlic, 2 clove(s), finely sliced
  • Zucchini, 1 medium, cut into half moons
  • Frozen peas, ½ cup(s)
  • Chickpeas, canned, no added salt, 1⅓ x 400g can(s) (drained)
  • Baby spinach, 1 handful(s)
  • Lemon, ½ lemon(s), juice
  • Pepper, any type, ground, 1 pinch(es)

Method

Place the bulgur in a bowl and pour over 2/3 cups of stock or boiling water. Stir well, cover with foil and steam for 15 minutes, or until the water has absorbed.

In a frying pan, heat 1 teaspoon of oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add zucchini and sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, or until softened. Add peas, chickpeas and baby spinach and stir until spinach has wilted. Squeeze over lemon juice. Fluff bulgur with a fork and add to the chickpea and vegetable mix. Season and drizzle with remaining oil. Transfer into two bowls and enjoy!

TIP: If preferred, substitute bulgur for wholemeal couscous.

Nutrition facts per serve
Makes 2 serves

Note: If food units vary from the book, be guided by the following food units.

Meat & Protein 1
Bread & Cereals2
Vegetables2.2
Fruit0
Dairy0
Healthy Fats & Oils1
Indulgences0
Calories490
Protein21.7 g
Total fat7.2 g
- Saturated fat1.4 g
Total carbohydrates73.5 g
- Total sugars10 g
Fibre22.3 g
Sodium266 mg

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