Name: Bulgur & Quinoa Lunch Bowls Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup bulgur; 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 red onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 zucchini, diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup cooked chickpeas; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley; Salt and pepper to taste

Bulgur & Quinoa Lunch Bowls Recipe

Pammy Newman Modified: November 12, 2023

How To Make Bulgur & Quinoa Lunch Bowls

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup bulgur
1 cup quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth
1 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cooked chickpeas
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add bulgur and quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes or until grains are tender and liquid is absorbed.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant and golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
Add bell pepper, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and cooked chickpeas to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
In a large bowl, combine cooked bulgur and quinoa with the sautéed vegetables. Drizzle with lemon juice and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the bulgur and quinoa lunch bowls topped with chopped fresh parsley.