Tomato Bulgur with Almond Avocado

Prep: 10min
| Servings: 2 | Cook: 13min
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Recipe from Spoonsparrow featuring a crunchy side that pairs well with the silky superfruit.

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Ingredients

  • 120 g bulgur (or couscous)
  • Salt
  • 125 g arugula
  • 250 g Cherry Tomatoes
  • 200 g avocado (1 avocado)
  • ground pepper
  • 20 g chopped almonds
  • 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 6 tbsp vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Cook bulgur according to package instructions in boiling salted water over medium heat for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, clean, rinse, dry, and roughly chop arugula; wash and quarter tomatoes.

  2. 2.

    Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and season the cut surfaces with salt and pepper. Place almonds on a plate. Press each avocado half onto the almond layer with the cut side down.

  3. 3.

    Heat a grill pan. Place avocado halves cut side down and cook over low heat for 2–3 minutes.

  4. 4.

    Whisk vinegar, vegetable broth, honey, and olive oil together; season with salt and pepper to make the dressing.

  5. 5.

    Fluff bulgur with a fork and transfer to a bowl. Add tomatoes and arugula, pour dressing over, mix well, and season with salt and pepper. Serve bulgur-tomato salad topped with grilled avocado halves.