Kale-and-Chickpea Grain Bowl with Avocado Dressing

INGREDIENTS:

This recipe makes 4 Servings

  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup uncooked bulgur
  • 2 (15-oz.) cans unsalted chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 cups finely chopped carrots
  • 4 cups chopped lacinato kale
  • 1/2 cup vertically sliced shallots
  • 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon tahini (sesame seed paste), well stirred
  • 1 garlic clove 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

METHOD:

  • Combine 1 cup boiling water and bulgur in a medium bowl. Let stand 10 minutes; drain well.
  • Pat chickpeas dry with paper towels. Heat canola oil in a large frying pan over high. Add chickpeas and carrots; cook, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas are browned, about 6 minutes. Add kale; cover and cook until kale is slightly wilted and carrots are tender, about 2 minutes. Add chickpea mixture, shallots, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to bulgur; toss.
  • Process avocado, olive oil, juice, 1 tablespoon water, tahini, garlic, turmeric, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor until smooth. Divide bulgur mixture among 4 bowls; drizzle evenly with avocado mixture.