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21 MARCH 2018

Bulgur with coconut and veggies

By Verena Frei

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Last updated 7 July 2026

Hello lovelies**,** I’m very pleased about the positive feedback on my new category. I’m always glad to find easy, quick and healthy recipes for my family. As a food blogger you spend a lot of time in the kitchen, but also a lot of time in front of the computer and in the office – to create new recipes and then write them down, edit pictures etc. So a meal I can prepare in 30 minutes is a life saver for me as well. And from now on I will share them with you more regularly.

The next recipe is a coconut bulgur with steamed vegetables. I used coconut milk to boil the bulgur. I admit that my original idea was to use quinoa, but then I realized I didn’t have any more in the house. Getting on an extra supermarket trip just for quinoa doesn’t quite fit into the whole quick recipe’s concept. And that’s why I decided to go with bulgur and it turned out delicious. On the side we had some steamed vegetables, that got its interesting taste from onions, garlic and ginger.

Coconut bulgur with vegetables and cashews in bowls, plated from above

Coconut bulgur with vegetables and cashews, close-up

We especially liked the taste of the roasted cashews and a touch of curry. My love for curry of any kind is already well known, you can find some recipes here and here.

If you love quick, veggie-packed dishes like this, I have more everyday favorites for you: for an oven-warm version with the same grain I adore my colorful oven vegetables with bulgur, on days when I want a little more protein my tempeh and cashew stir-fry with crunchy veggies hits the spot, and when it needs to be really fast my quick curry with green vegetables is on the table in no time. I'd be so happy if you give this coconut bulgur a try, and I can't wait to hear how you like it.

If you have Pinterest, you can find me here and pin this picture if you like:

Bulgur with coconut and veggies in coconut bowls, topped with cashews

Yours, Verena

TIPS

Verena's notes

Tip from my kitchen: coconut bulgur keeps covered for 2 to 3 days in the fridge and is delicious cold as a bowl. To reheat, just stir in a splash of coconut milk or water. For a gluten-free version I swap the bulgur for quinoa, millet or buckwheat and cook it the same way in the coconut milk. I love varying the vegetables by season – bell pepper or peas in summer, squash or leek in winter. The key is to fluff the bulgur with a fork at the end so it stays nicely loose.

Coconut bulgur with vegetables and roasted cashews in bowls, plated from above

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Bulgur with coconut and veggies

Coconut bulgur with vegetables - simmered creamy in coconut milk with steamed veggies, roasted cashews and a hint of curry. Easy vegan recipe in about 30 minutes.

    Vegan

    INGREDIENTS

    Veggies:

    • 1onion
    • 1garlic
    • 1pieceof ginger 1-2 cm
    • 1fennel
    • 1zucchini
    • 3carrots
    • 1/2tspsalt
    • pepper

    Bulgur:

    • 200grbulgur
    • 200mlcoconut milk
    • 250mlwater
    • salt
    • pepper
    • curry
    • 2tbspcashews

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Dice the onion, garlic and ginger and roast them in a pan with some olive oil
    2. Chop the vegetables into thin stripes, all about the same size – mix them with the roasted onions, garlic and ginger and either steam them in a steamer or slowly in a pan with a some fluid
    3. mix the bulgur with coconut milk, water, curry, salt and pepper and boil according to the instructions on the package (usually simmer for 10 minutes)
    4. roast the cashews in a pan without adding any oil
    5. serve the bulgur with the steamed vegetables, the cashews and some fresh herbs of your choice
    GOOD TO KNOW

    Frequently asked questions

    • Bulgur is parboiled, dried and cracked wheat. For this dish it's simmered in coconut milk with a hint of curry instead of water, then served with steamed vegetables and roasted cashews. A handful of ingredients turns into an aromatic, satisfying meal.

    • No. Bulgur is made from wheat and contains gluten. For a gluten-free version simply swap the bulgur for quinoa, millet or buckwheat and cook it the same way in the coconut milk – the creamy coconut flavor stays the same.

    • Yes. This recipe was originally planned with quinoa and works just as well; couscous is fine too. Just adjust the cooking or soaking time to the package instructions.

    • Cook the bulgur in the right ratio of liquid, then take it off the heat, let it steam covered for a few minutes and fluff it with a fork. That keeps it from clumping and leaves it nicely loose.

    • Covered, it keeps for 2 to 3 days in the fridge and is lovely cold as a bowl or lunch. To reheat, simply stir in a splash of coconut milk or a little water so it loosens up again.

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