preptime: 40 minutes
servings: 6
source: Moosewood Cooks at Home
1/2 cup bulger
1/2 cup hot water
1 28-oz can diced tomatoes
3 tbsp. olive oil
3 cups onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 generous tsp. ground cumin
1 generous tsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. hot pepper sauce, or 1/4 tsp. cayenne
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 cups cut corn
1 14-oz can black beans, drained
1 14-oz can kidney beans, drained
salt to taste
Place the bulger, hot water, and about a cup of the juice from the canned tomatoes in a small saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil on high heat, then lower the heat and simmer gently.
While the bulgur cooks, heat the olive oil in large saucepan. Sauté the onions, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and hot sauce or cayenne. When the onions are soft, stir in the bell peppers, and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes more. Chop the tomatoes right in the can and add them to the pan. Stir in the corn and beans, and heat thoroughly on low heat. Taste the bulger. When it is cooked but still chewy, add it to the pan with its liquid. Cover and simmer for a few minutes for the flavors to meld. Add salt to taste.