Bulgur is made out of several different wheats, which makes it a good source of plant based protein, so your body stays healthy thanks to dietary fibers.
Herbed Bulgar Stuffed Zucchini
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
- 2 zucchini medium sized
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper fresh
- 1/3 cup Bulgar cooked and cooled
- 1 Tomato chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley and dill mixed and chopped
- 2 Tablespoon chopped walnuts
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
In a small sauce pan bring stock or water to a boil, add 1/2 teaspoon salt and then the bulgar. Cover, cook 5 minutes on medium low heat. Turn off the heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and check to be sure all cooking liquid is gone.
Using a medium sized mixing bowl, add the chopped garlic, tomato, nuts, salt, pepper, herbs, and olive oil. Add the cooled bulgar and mix well.
Carefully slice zucchini in half lengthwise. Use a spoon and gently remove zucchini seeds. Then stuff with the filling.
Line a baking sheet with a silpat or parchment, spray with oil and load up the zucchini. Bake in 425 oven for 25 minutes.
Tools Necessary-
Cutting board
Paring knife
Measuring spoons
Baking sheet
Parchment or Silpat
Medium-sized bowl
Spatula or spoon
Sauce Pan
