Simple and packed with flavor, this is a great side dish or lunch meal to throw together using things you have in your pantry. The lemon dijon dressing is both light and lively and can make a great addition to your meal.
Lemon Chickpea + Spinach Bulgur
- 1 1/2 cups diced cucumber, I used baby cucumbers
- 1 cup bulgur, cooked as directed
- 2 cups chopped diced tomatoes
- 1 jar roasted red pepper, drained and chopped
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup lemon juice, fresh
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, top top
- 2 cups spinach, diced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey and the mustard. Season with salt and pepper then stir in the chopped dill.
- In a pot, cook bulgur as directed.
- In a large bowl, combine diced tomato, cucumber, roasted red pepper, spinach and chickpeas.
- When bulgur is done, stir in bulgur and dressing and serve!
- It can be served warm or cold.