5-a-day Bulgur Wheat Salad

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 medium chopped onion
• 1 small chopped garlic clove
• 1 cup chopped broccoli
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• 1 cup chopped bell pepper, combination red and yellow pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups dry bulgur
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth or 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 8 ounces canned drained chickpeas

Recipe

• 1 wash and chop fresh onion, garlic, broccoli, carrots, peppers and parsley.
• 2 heat oil in a large skillet. add onions and garlic and cook until soft, be careful not to burn garlic as it will be bitter.
• 3 add bulgur and stir to coat. add 2 cups chicken broth to the skillet, bring to a boil.
• 4 lower the heat, add remaining vegetables and chickpeas. cook for 10 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
• 5 add parsley and lemon juice and stir. refrigerate 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. serve cold.