Bulgur Wheat Recipes

Bulgur wheat is a quick-cooking whole grain made from cracked, parboiled wheat berries. It has a nutty flavor and pleasantly chewy texture, making it a practical pantry staple for fast weeknight meals.

Use fine bulgur in tabbouleh, herb salads, kibbeh-style patties, and stuffing mixtures where it can soften with a short soak. Medium or coarse bulgur works well in pilafs, grain bowls, soups, skillet dinners, and warm side dishes.

Because bulgur is already partially cooked, it needs less time than many whole grains. It readily absorbs broth, tomato juices, lemon dressing, olive oil, and spices, which makes it especially good in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and vegetarian recipes.