Idea: Fried Bulgur with Peas and Pomegranate
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Update: I posted the official recipe with a video, click here to check it out!
Remember on my about page how I mentioned sometimes I just cook for me. Well, this is one of those times. Without having to please the husband or the toddler I hit the ground running with leftovers I found in the fridge. Let me just say, right now, as I eat this. I’m SO happy I have a picky husband for the pure fact that I DON’T want to share!
OH MY! SO YUMMY!
I don’t have a "real" recipe as I literally just whipped it up. I snapped a few pictures in case it came out good enough to post, but I didn’t measure anything. So this is just an idea, you can take and run with.
First, the ingredients were a mix of leftovers, pantry items and the pomegranate the toddler and I cleaned this morning. Bear with me as I try to describe. 
I had:
- leftover bulgur – The other night I made some bulgur as a side dish by sautéing some onion, peppers and carrots. Then I added the bulgur and chicken broth, brought to a boil, then simmered until done. I LOVED it, the husband and toddler, not completely sold yet, but I’ll keep trying. :~)
- leftover peas – Last night I made Baked Ham with Sweet Potatoes and Carrots with a side of peas (just like the picture!) I always make extra peas, as the toddler and I love them. So I had about a cup in the fridge.
- fresh pomegranate: The toddler and I cleaned a pomegranate this morning and I had about 1/2 leftover. The rest we knocked off in the car on the way to school. By the way, they make great snacks in the kids lunch boxes.
- pantry items: ground ginger, onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, low sodium soy sauce, non-stick cooking spray.
Here’s what I did…
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, spray with non-stick cooking spray. Add the cooked bulgur and break apart, cooking for a minute.
Add the peas, stir in. Sprinkle with spices and add soy sauce. Stir, and cook for a few minutes combining the flavors. Add the pomegranate, mix in. Cook for another minute.
Remove from heat and EAT! I’ll admit it, I downed the whole batch. Seriously, it was THAT good!
Update: I posted the official recipe with a video, click here to check it out!
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This looks truly wonderful! What a colorful & nice combination of flavors.
Tang from the pomegranate, sweet from the pea, umph from the bulgur, spiciness from the… er, spices. Sounds awesome.
Pomegranate is a very nice ingredient for a lot of dishes and besides of its really good taste it is also a very healthy fruit. Rich in antiocidants and antiinflammatory attributes it helps to strengthen the immune system.
Oh my that looks and sounds so good. I had to look up bulgur, had no idea what it was.
Hey Roni, that looks really yummy! Would you happen to know the nutritional information? (Or be willing to take a stab at it?) Thanks for your site, it is very useful!
you are such a busy mommy~
I love to cook just for me sometimes too ;)
it would be a really pretty dish to serve around christmas time! the red and green just pop out!
It reminds me of that “Everything Rice” that I love to get from the Chinese places….Thanks for the idea…
Emily – Ummmm 1 cup bulgur, 1/2 cup peas and 1/2 a pomegrante…. guessing…. about 300 cals.
Hope that helps!
I’ve actually never had pomegranate seeds in anything like this. I too, have a husband and toddler who don’t like some of the adventurous things I do. Although both do love peas and pomegranates so I might just be in luck with this dish. I love the colors and can’t wait to try it. Thanks!
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I made this last night Roni, and ohmygoodness, it’s absolutely delicious! I loved it! And, everything in it is Core, and I’ve been thinking about switching from Flex to Core, because I’m having such a hard time getting to my goal. The last 10 pounds (and especially the last 5) have just been a hardship…and I’m not cheating! Before my last 2 weigh-ins, I only had 1.4 pounds to get to goal, then I gained 0.6 at each of my last 2 weigh-ins, so now I’m back to 2.6 to get to goal. The pits! So I’m searching for Core recipes. Thanks!