Spicy Bulgur & Organic Chicken Bowls
with Roasted Carrots, Zucchini, Chermoula & Lemon Sauce
- Milk
- Tree Nuts
- Wheat
Spiced bulgur, studded with chewy apricots and toasted pistachios, forms the base of this North African-inspired bowl. Harissa-roasted carrots, sautéed zucchini, and tomatoes seasoned with Tunisian spice are piled on top alongside sliced seared chicken. A bright, herb-forward chermoula and a cool lemon sour cream sauce finish each bowl with contrasting richness and zest.
Ingredients
2 unit
Veggie Stock Concentrate
3 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Zucchini
½ ounce
Pistachios
(Contains: Tree Nuts)
½ unit
Lemon
4 ounce
Grape Tomatoes
1 ounce
Dried Apricots
0.08 tablespoon
Harissa Powder
1 teaspoon
Chili Flakes
9 ounce
Carrot
½ cup
Bulgur Wheat
(Contains: Wheat)
12 ounce
Organic Chicken Cutlets
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
¼ ounce
Cilantro
½ tablespoon
Tunisian Spice Blend
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
1.5 tablespoon (tbsp)
Olive Oil
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Adjust rack to top position (top and middle positions for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce.
Trim, peel, and cut carrot into sticks (like fries; ours were 3 inches long and ⅓ inch thick). Toss on one side of a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, ¼ tsp harissa powder (½ tsp for 4) (we sent more), salt, and pepper (for 4 servings, spread carrot out across entire sheet). TIP: For easy cleanup, line your baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
Roast on top rack, tossing halfway through, until browned and tender, 15-20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small pot, combine bulgur, stock concentrates, half the garlic powder, 1 cup water (2 cups for 4 servings), a big pinch of salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, until water has absorbed and bulgur is tender, 12-15 minutes.
Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
While bulgur cooks, finely chop cilantro. Zest and quarter lemon. Trim and quarter zucchini lengthwise; cut crosswise into ½-inch-thick pieces. Halve tomatoes crosswise. Roughly chop pistachios.
In a small bowl, combine cilantro, 1½ TBSP olive oil (3 TBSP for 4 servings), a squeeze of lemon juice, chili flakes to taste, and as much remaining garlic powder as you like. Season with salt and pepper.
In a separate small bowl, combine sour cream and a big pinch of lemon zest. Add water 1 tsp at a time until sauce reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
Pat organic chicken cutlets* dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until cooked through, 5-6 minutes per side. Turn off heat; transfer to a cutting board. Wipe out pan.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add zucchini; cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 4-6 minutes (6-8 minutes for 4 servings).
Add tomatoes, half the Tunisian Spice Blend (all for 4), and a pinch of salt; cook until tomatoes are slightly softened, 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat.
Use pan used for chicken here.
Drain any excess water from bulgur if necessary; fluff with a fork. Stir in apricots and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Divide bulgur between bowls and top with roasted carrot and veggies. Top with pistachios. Drizzle with chermoula and lemon sauce. Sprinkle with any remaining chili flakes to taste. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.
Slice organic chicken cutlets crosswise; serve atop bowls.
