🍲 Loğusa Toparlanma · Anne

Whole-Grain Bulgur with Seasonal Vegetables — A Gentle, Filling Meal for the Postpartum Period

A warm, filling meal made with whole-grain bulgur, seasonal vegetables and olive oil. A practical recipe rich in fiber and plant protein, with measured salt, for mothers who care about balanced eating during the postpartum and breastfeeding period.

⚠️ Contains allergens: gluten

Ingredients

• • 1.5 cups Whole-grain coarse bulgur
• • 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• • 1 small Onion (finely chopped)
• • 1 piece Carrot (small diced)
• • 1 piece Sweet red pepper (finely chopped)
• • 1 small Zucchini (small diced)
• • 1 piece Grated tomato
• • 3 cups Hot water or vegetable stock
• • 1 teaspoon Salt (measured)
• • 1 pinch Black pepper
• • a few sprigs Fresh parsley (chopped)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a wide pot and sauté the onion over low-medium heat until soft and translucent.

2. 2

   Add the carrot, red pepper and zucchini and sauté for a few minutes, keeping the vegetables slightly firm.

3. 3

   Add the grated tomato and cook for a few more minutes until it releases its liquid and becomes fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the washed and drained bulgur and stir for 1-2 minutes so it is well coated with the oil and vegetables.

5. 5

   Add the hot water or vegetable stock, the measured salt and the black pepper; once it begins to boil, lower the heat, cover, and cook until the bulgur absorbs the liquid (about 15 minutes).

6. 6

   Remove from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes; fold in the chopped parsley gently and serve warm.

⚕️ This recipe is for general informational purposes. The right time to introduce new foods and the risk of allergies vary from baby to baby — consult your pediatrician.