
Vegetarian
Hindbeh (wild chicory with bulgur)
A dish of leafy greens cooked with bulgur, onion and olive oil, typical of Levantine countryside cooking. Light and fragrant, it is eaten warm or cold as a mezze.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Wash the chicory thoroughly, remove the tough parts, then chop it finely.
- Fry the sliced onion in half the olive oil for 5 minutes until golden.
- Add the crushed garlic and the cumin, then the chopped chicory and let it wilt for 5 minutes, stirring.
- Add the bulgur, pour in the water, season and simmer covered for 15 to 20 minutes over low heat, until the water is absorbed.
- Off the heat, leave to rest for 5 minutes, then stir in the rest of the oil and the lemon juice.
- Serve warm, topped with fresh mint.
Variations and tips
Chickpea version. Add 200 g of cooked chickpeas with the bulgur for a more filling dish.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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