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Spiced bulgur with cabbage served
Tasty bulgur with cabbage and spices

Spiced Bulgur & Cabbage Skillet

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses Quick Meals
Warm tones of Eastern spices (cumin, turmeric) meet the rustic character of cabbage. This dish proves cabbage isn't just for slaw: when sautéed, it gets a nutty, sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with the neutral grain taste of bulgur. A quick, cheap, and nutritious 'comfort food' for weekdays.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 180 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large skillet with lid: Everything cooks here.
  • Knife: For slicing.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat (Bulgur)

Instructions

1 ✓

Shred the cabbage and dice the onion. Sauté the onion in oil.

Tip: Cut out the thick cabbage stems if they are very woody, but you can leave the tender ones in, just cut them thinner.
2 ✓

Add the spices (cumin, paprika, turmeric) and crushed garlic. Stir for 10 seconds.

Tip: Toasting (blooming) the spices releases aromas, but be careful, paprika burns easily and becomes bitter!
3 ✓

Add the cabbage and sauté for 4-5 minutes until it wilts and starts to brown in places.

Tip: This step gives the flavor. Don't just steam it, fry it a little!
4 ✓

Pour in the bulgur, stir, then add the broth. Season with salt and pepper.

Tip: Coating the bulgur grains with the oily spice base prevents them from sticking together.
5 ✓

Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the bulgur is tender and absorbs the liquid. Fluff with a fork and sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Tip: Leaving it in the steam at the end (resting) is essential for a fluffy result.

Recipe FAQ

What is bulgur?
Parboiled, cracked wheat. It cooks much faster than rice and has a lower glycemic index.
Is cabbage bitter?
Sautéing removes the bitter taste and sweetens (caramelizes) the vegetable. Don't skip this step!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Bulgur
  • 10 oz Savoy Cabbage (or Green Cabbage)
  • 1 head Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 3/4 cups Vegetable Broth (or water)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley