How to Use bulgur in a Sentence

bulgur

noun
  • Cover the pot and bring to a boil over high, then stir in the bulgur.
    Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2023
  • When the chicken and bulgur are done, remove the pot from the heat.
    BostonGlobe.com, 9 Nov. 2021
  • Minced beef or lamb is mixed with cooked bulgur wheat, onions and spices.
    Casey Barber, CNN, 18 May 2022
  • This Quinoa Tabbouleh swaps quinoa for the bulgur wheat and adds a small amount of curry.
    Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2017
  • Put the bulgur into a small saucepan with a lid, along with the water and ⅛ teaspoon of salt.
    Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 2 Dec. 2020
  • The rice can be made with a variety of grains from quinoa to bulgur to couscous.
    Amanda Cushman, charlotteobserver, 19 Dec. 2017
  • Stir in bulgur, broth, water and soy sauce and bring to simmer.
    Judy Walker, NOLA.com, 26 Dec. 2017
  • For bulgur, the wheat berries are parboiled, dried and then sometimes cracked.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2022
  • Set aside, covered, for about 20 minutes, then fluff up the bulgur with a fork.
    Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 2 Dec. 2020
  • The bulgur, cooked with chopped tomatoes, turns a rich red color.
    BostonGlobe.com, 30 Mar. 2021
  • For a grab-and-go snack, pick up these rolls of ground lamb, pine nuts, and bulgur in Hatikvah Market.
    Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2017
  • Place bulgur in a large heat-proof bowl and add 1 tablespoon salt.
    The Spice Hunter, Bon Appetit, 20 Dec. 2017
  • Leave to sit for 1 to 2 hours until the bulgur has absorbed all the water, doubled in size and is quite dry.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2018
  • Make Ahead: The bulgur can be soaked and the butternut squash roasted up to 5 days in advance.
    Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2021
  • Ms. Saab fills hers with kibbeh, the bulgur wheat and beef shaped by hand into tiny, plump footballs, and makes big pots of lentil soup.
    Tejal Rao, New York Times, 26 May 2017
  • Add the ground lamb, cooked bulgur, cumin, crushed red pepper flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper to the mixing bowl.
    Ellie Krieger, charlotteobserver, 26 June 2018
  • Add the canned tomatoes and their juices, the lentils, bulgur and tomato paste, stirring until the paste dissolves.
    Special To The Washington Post, The Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2017
  • And next to the tabbouleh salad of bulgur wheat, chopped mint, onion, and tomato: a Russian roulette of mild to very hot padrón peppers.
    Dan Sadgrove, National Geographic, 6 Apr. 2020
  • Look for kabobs, schnitzel, hummus, falafel, and Tabouli salad made with quinoa instead of the usual bulgur wheat.
    Eric Velasco, AL.com, 17 May 2017
  • Silky sheep’s milk yogurt with bulgur and crushed walnuts.
    Michael Kaminer, Washington Post, 28 June 2019
  • With stove in hand, I was hit by a wave, slid off my seat, and beans and bulgur went flying in every which direction.
    D.j Hopson, Popular Mechanics, 24 Mar. 2010
  • An example would be grilled chicken, beef or fish, a whole grain (like bulgur), a vegetable and two fruits.
    Lisa Deaderick, sandiegouniontribune.com, 5 May 2018
  • This wonderful plate comes with rosy bulgur and a salad.
    Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 7 May 2018
  • When the lentils are finished, transfer them to a large bowl, add the bulgur and stir until thoroughly combined.
    Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2022
  • Meanwhile, put bulgur in a medium heatproof bowl and pour the 2 cups boiling water over it.
    Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2018
  • The jobless woman says the family survives on two meals a day, mostly made up of rice or bulgur.
    Ghaith Al-Sayed and Bassem Mroue, ajc, 6 July 2022
  • Make köfte: In a small bowl, add bulgur and ½ cup plus two tablespoons boiling water and stir to moisten grains.
    Robyn Eckhardt, WSJ, 5 Oct. 2017
  • The mothers told Teen Vogue that their children are living on bulgur grain and no vegetables.
    Jessica Goudeau, Teen Vogue, 22 May 2017
  • Kisir is a salad made from fine bulgur wheat, tomatoes, garlic, parsley and mint.
    Lisa Morrow, CNN, 25 Mar. 2022
  • While the bulgur and meatballs simmer, don’t forget to stir occasionally to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
    Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2023

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