WARM VEGETABLE AND BULGHAR WHEAT SALAD

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS METHOD
  • 1 aubergine, sliced into rounds.
  • 1 red and 1 yellow pepper, seeded and each cut into 8 strips.
  • 2 courgettes, sliced lengthways
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped.
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil.
  • 450g/1 lb tomatoes, diced
  • pinch of sugar
  • 1 vegetable stock cube.
  • 250g/9 oz bulghar wheat.
  • 4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
  • salt and pepper.
  • Pre-heat the grill to High
  • Tightly pack the sliced vegetables onto a grill pan.
  • Stir the garlic and lemon juice into the oil and brush some over the vegetables. Season with a little salt and pepper and grill for 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Turn the vegetables, brush with some more of the oil and cook for 2 - 3 minutes until golden brown.
  • In a pan, heat the tomatoes until the juices start to run. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes then add the sugar, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Dissolve the stock cube in 450ml, 16fl. oz. of boiling water and pour it over the bulghar wheat and allow to soak for 10 minutes.
  • Drain off any excess liquid, stir in the tomato and three tablespoons of parsley.
  • Spoon the bulghar wheat onto plates and arrange the vegetables on top.
  • Stir the remainder of the parsley into the remaining garlic oil and drizzle over.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

This recipe makes an ideal starter or main course.