How to Use bulgur in a Sentence

bulgur

noun
  • To speed this up, spread the bulgur on a baking sheet.
    — Laura McLively, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • Place bulgur in a large heat-proof bowl and add 1 tablespoon salt.
    — The Spice Hunter, Bon Appetit, 20 Dec. 2017
  • The rice can be made with a variety of grains from quinoa to bulgur to couscous.
    — Amanda Cushman, charlotteobserver, 19 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
  • Break salmon into large pieces and arrange over bulgur salad.
    — Nate Appleman, Bon Appetit, 19 Feb. 2017
  • When ready to eat, carve out a hole in the center of the skillet by moving the bulgur to the sides.
    — Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Set aside, covered, for about 20 minutes, then fluff up the bulgur with a fork.
    — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 2 Dec. 2020
  • Kisir is a salad made from fine bulgur wheat, tomatoes, garlic, parsley and mint.
    — Lisa Morrow, CNN, 25 Mar. 2022
  • 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
  • Add bulgur, tomatoes, parsley, and mint, and gently toss to combine.
    — NBC News, 17 Mar. 2020
  • Then add on other starters like the baby beets salad tossed with pole beans and quinoa granola or the beef tartare paired with bulgur.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Toss with bulgur, mint, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1 teaspoon salt.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 13 June 2016
  • Place on a plate or platter and repeat with remaining bulgur mixture.
    — Robyn Eckhardt, WSJ, 5 Oct. 2017
  • 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
  • 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
  • The base here is mushrooms and bulgur, plus vegetables like carrots, onions, and celery.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 7 Aug. 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • When the lentils are finished, transfer them to a large bowl, add the bulgur and stir until thoroughly combined.
    — Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2022
  • Use leftover millet, like couscous or bulgur, as a base for salad, to add body to soup or as a foundation in a casserole.
    — Maria Speck, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2023
  • The mothers told Teen Vogue that their children are living on bulgur grain and no vegetables.
    — Jessica Goudeau, Teen Vogue, 22 May 2017
  • The texture of the raw lamb, minced to a smeary fineness, is lightened with bulgur, and its mildly gamy flavor is warmed and sharpened with nutmeg and salt.
    — Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
  • 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
  • For example, a fresh sweet-and-tart take on tabbouleh, the Middle Eastern bulgur and herb salad, is the perfect picnic lunch.
    — Emily Watson, Philly.com, 13 July 2017

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