Bulgur with mixed peppers, mint, and paprika

How to make Bulgur with mixed peppers, mint, and paprika recipe - Substitute peeled chopped tomatoes for the peppers. Boulgour avec mélange de poivrons, menthe et paprika recette

SERVES 4:

Ingredients:

1½ cups (250g) fine bulgur (cracked wheat)

about 2 cups (500ml) low-salt

vegetable stock, heated until hot

1 bunch of scallions, finely chopped

1 orange bell pepper, seeded and diced

1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced

pinch of paprika

handful of mint leaves, finely chopped

juice of 1 lemon

4–4½oz (125g) soft goat cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)

drizzle of fruity extra virgin olive oil

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:

1 Put the bulgur in a large heatproof bowl, and pour in just enough hot stock to cover. Let stand for 15–20 minutes, until the grains are swollen and the liquid is absorbed. Stir with a fork to fluff up the bulgur. Season well with salt and pepper.

2 Stir in the scallions, peppers, paprika, mint, and lemon juice. Taste, and season again if needed.

3 To serve, top with the goat cheese and a generous drizzle of olive oil.

Bulgur with mixed peppers, mint, and paprika