Bulgur with saffron and vegetables
4 servings
30 minutes
Bulgur with saffron and vegetables is an exquisite dish that combines the warmth of Eastern spices and the freshness of Mediterranean vegetables. This recipe is inspired by ancient traditions where saffron was considered a royal spice, adding rich aroma and a golden hue to food. The taste of the dish surprises with harmony: bulgur, soft and absorbing spices, meets crunchy vegetables and spicy notes of chili. Goat cheese adds tenderness while cilantro refreshes. A light lemon juice highlights the natural sweetness of the ingredients. This dish is perfect as a standalone light dinner or as a side to meat and fish dishes. Garnished with salted almonds, bulgur with saffron transforms into a true gastronomic masterpiece conveying the aroma of European cuisine with Eastern accents.
1
Prepare bulgur according to the instructions on the package, adding saffron.
- Bulgur: 250 g
- Saffron: 1 g
2
Heat a skillet over medium heat with olive oil.
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
3
Fry the onion, garlic, and chili pepper.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Chili pepper: 0.5 piece
4
Add sweet pepper, zucchini, tomatoes, and the juice of half a lemon.
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Zucchini: 1 piece
- Cherry tomatoes: 10 pieces
- Lemon: 0.5 piece
5
Fry for about 10 minutes, then stir in half of the cilantro, cheese, and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Coriander: 1 bunch
- Goat cheese: 200 g
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
6
Mix the vegetables and bulgur in a large bowl, serve topped with remaining cheese, cilantro, and roasted salted almonds.
- Goat cheese: 200 g
- Coriander: 1 bunch
- Salted almonds: 50 g