🍛 Bulgur with Turkey and Curried Vegetables

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Steamed bulgur mixed with sauteed ground turkey, bell pepper and zucchini in an aromatic curry and tomato sauce. A complete bowl of lean protein and carbs, perfect for refueling after a workout and very easy to pack in a container.

⏱️ 25 min🍽️ 2 servings👩‍🍳 Easy🔥 700 calories per serving💪 51 g protein per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (180 g) bulgur
  • 11.3 oz (320 g) ground turkey
  • 6.3 oz (180 g) red bell pepper
  • 7 oz (200 g) zucchini
  • 3.5 oz (100 g) onion
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 2 tsp (11 ml) olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

How to make it, step by step

  1. Put the bulgur in a saucepan with twice its volume of water and a pinch of salt, bring to a boil, cover and cook 12 minutes over low heat; remove and let it rest covered for 3 minutes so it stays fluffy.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet and soften the diced onion, bell pepper and zucchini for 5-6 minutes, until they start to soften.
  3. Turn up the heat, add the ground turkey and stir-fry, breaking it up with a spoon, for 4-5 minutes, until it loses its pink color.
  4. Sprinkle in the curry powder, stir for 30 seconds to release its aroma, add the crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and cook 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  5. Add the drained bulgur, mix well for 2 minutes so it soaks up the sauce, and serve hot.

Nutrition facts (per serving)

700
calories
51 g
protein
87 g
carbs
18 g
fat

Values are approximate.

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