Nutrient-Packed Chard & Bulgur Salad: The Ultimate Healthy Yogurt Side Dish! | Culinary Compass

Описание: Dive into the world of healthy, fiber-rich cooking with the Culinary Compass! Today, we're crafting a truly satisfying Yogurt Salad featuring perfectly sautéed Swiss Chard and hearty bulgur wheat. This recipe is packed with flavor, essential nutrients, and makes for a fantastic side dish or light vegetarian meal. Learn professional cooking techniques for handling leafy greens and incorporating complex carbohydrates like bulgur for maximum flavor and Nutrition.

Whether you call it a mezze or a salad, the combination of warm spices (paprika, red pepper flakes), sweet peppers, and cooling garlic yogurt is irresistible. This dish is highly versatile—if chard isn't available, you can easily substitute fresh spinach! We walk you through the proper method for softening the greens and ensuring the bulgur wheat is tender and perfectly integrated, providing a Culinary Education in texture and balance.

Enjoy this healthy, Gourmet preparation that supports Healthy Living and discover how simple ingredients can create deep, satisfying flavors. Don't forget to let the dish cool before serving with the fresh garlic yogurt for the perfect temperature contrast.

**FULL RECIPE: Sautéed Chard and Bulgur Salad with Garlic Yogurt**
Ingredients:
1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
2 Green Bell Peppers (chopped)
1 Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
2 Onions (chopped)
1/2 tsp Tomato Paste
1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1 tsp Paprika
1/4 cup Bulgur Wheat
1 bunch Swiss Chard (washed and chopped, substitute Spinach if desired)
Water (approx. 1/2 cup total)
Salt (to taste)
2 cloves Garlic (grated)
Plain Yogurt (for serving)

Instructions:
1. Sauté onions and peppers in oil for 1-2 minutes.
2. Add tomato paste, red pepper flakes, and paprika; sauté briefly.
3. Add bulgur and about 1/4 cup water; simmer on low heat until bulgur begins to soften.
4. Add the chopped chard on top. Put the lid on and allow the chard to soften (steam).
5. Stir to combine the chard and bulgur mixture. Add a splash more water (less than 1/8 cup) and simmer until the chard is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
6. Season with salt. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
7. Whisk grated garlic into the plain yogurt.
8. Transfer the cooled chard mixture to a serving plate and drizzle generously with garlic yogurt.