The “ayes” are in.
By “ayes” I mean the votes I received to my new specs. I made everyone in the eye store vote (by everyone I mean 6-7 people). Post-eye store I posted pics my top 3 choices for you guys and then left you in suspense. (Admit it. You were still wondering about it. 😉 )
This is my serious, glasses-wearing face
Gucci won. (If they had carried D&G, they probably would have won – yes, I’m like that.)
Speaking of seeing things… (<— most cleaver topic transition ever)
The recipe on my bulgur package caught my eye as I was making my Blueberry-Cilantro Bulgur Salad. It was for a tabbouleh, but that’s not the interesting part (though it sounds good). The part that jumped at me was how the bulgur is prepped.
Raw.
Apparently you can soak it for 15 mins and voila – raw bulgur. I told you it’s like oatmeal!
As such, I made it for breakfast-ish. Ish because I ate it for breakfast, but many of you would consider this to be a lunch or dinner dish. To each their own.
Added bonus: it’s NOT hot (like overnight oats!) – perfect after a sweaty morning run!
The crunch from the raw bulgur was awesome, especially with the creaminess of the avocado. Even if you can’t stomach it for breakfast, try it out at lunch. It’s a great way to add more raw food (and protein!) to your diet. 🙂
Think about it: many people put salsa on their eggs. You can often find avocado on breakfast sandwiches. Why wouldn’t you put it on bulgur?
Mexican Raw Bulgur Bowl
- 1/4 C bulgur (uncooked)
- 1/4 C water
- 2 T salsa
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 1 T fresh cilantro
- S+P, to taste
Combine the bulgur and water in a bowl. Let stand for 15 mins.
Fluff with fork. Top with salsa, avocado, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
Enjoy!
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It’s Friday!!!!! I can’t even complain about this week – it FLEW by.
Do you think I made the right choice on the glasses? Don’t tell me if you hate them.
Do you like sweet or savory breakfasts better?
LOVE the glasses! Nothing is more fun than getting new specs – (I wear glasses too) xoxo from Trinidad
Love the specks 🙂
Great choice on the glasses. I had no idea you could soak bulgur and have it ready to eat so quickly, will try!
This looks delish, but more lunch-y to me! I’m glad the Gucci’s won – very cute – Chanel would always win with me! Not like I can AFFORD it, but in theory… 😉
I love bulgur and I love how simple this recipe is. I normally use bulgur in wheat bread or tabbouleh. Ugh, and I need new glasses too!
Great choice! Love the glasses.
Usually what turns me off to “specialty grains” is the cooking time. Oh my, this opens up so many possibilites now.
Your glasses are super hip and cool and whatever else the young kids are saying these days. I think they look brilliant! So does this bulgur, especially with a creamy, lovely avocado. Mmm. I like savory breakfasts myself so this is right up my alley.
…ace transition 🙂
The glasses look really nice! Good job on picking them and I just adore your hair cut! I wish I could pull something like that off! My face is far to round to have a pixie cut like that, you have a very nice lean face. A little jealous not gonna lie haha
Your bulgur looks really tasty! I like your addition of the avocado
That’s so sweet – thank you!!! Thanks for stopping by and commenting. 🙂
The glasses look great.
I am more of a savory breakfast person. I guess that’s why I rarely have oatmeal.
Sounds like something I can make while my kitchen is being renovated. Yum.
I LOVE your new glasses! I am a total brand snob when I buy glasses. I always wear my contacts so I think that when I wear glasses they should totally rock since they’re super prominent. I’m sporting the DKNY right now, and have been for a few years so I need new ones.
Avocado makes everything better! Bulgar is one of the many grains I’ve never had but want to try. This might be the recipe for it. Probably trying it this weekend…if I can find the time among the wedding madness.
True fact: I soaked some this morning for my snack at work because I ran out of granola for my yogurt snack. I haven’t tried it yet but I imagine it will be yummy. Nice glasses!
Ohhhh…. how did you like it? Did you go sweet or savory?
I went sweet – greek yogurt/blueberries/maple syrup/almonds. It added a nice chewy texture, I’ll definitely do it again 🙂
the glasses are hot! great choice! totally trying this dish sometime…but not for breakfast. 😉
Glasses look fabulous! Love the raw soaking buglur idea too, new!
I love the glasses! And when does gucci ever not win? Not that I can afford any of their stuff, anyway. 😛
I typically crave sweet in the morning but sometimes it’s nice to mix it up with davory every now and then. The Mexican bulgar bowl sounds amazing!!
They actually weren’t any more expensive than the other brands. It seems everyone makes glasses now!
I love overnight oats and I happen to have a bag of bulgar in my pantry at the momeny. I can’t wait to try this!
I am all over some mexican bulgur salad! yes please! and I loooove your new glasses! I might have been a little too chicken to poll the store but mucho props to your for being so ballsy and myyyy hero! hehe. they look fab!
anything dior gets my vote. but i go for style first =)
So cute. I love your new glasses. I am still wearing my “can’t be seen in public late 90s version” glasses … but only while I read before going to bed.
Bulgur – OK, what the heck is it?? It looks like chopped pecans? Not sure this is for me. Have a good weekend! Looking forward to seeing where “you check in” on 4SQ so I know where all the hot spots are! – SEB1119 on Twitter
Bulgur is a grain – I explain more here: http://wp.me/p16jDn-Dx.
LOL @ the check-ins. I don’t know that they’re hot spots, but i do love good food. 🙂
Cute, cute glasses! Good choice!
As for breakfast, it really varies for me! Sometimes, I like a combo. Eggs and a smoothie or a cheesy bagel and some yogurt.
I’ve never heard of Bulgur either… You’re inspiring me to try it though! New grains = awesome! :]
Very good choice on the glasses, quite cute lady!
Sweet breakfasts for me! I have switched it up with savory ones before but then I just feel a bit confused the rest of the day haha
Love the bulgur bowl. You TOTALLY made the right choice! … And I like both sweet and savory breakfasts together! Yay! … the weekend’s here 😀
I admit it, I was wondering. Haha! You made a GREAT choice. 😉
I love breakfast in any shape, taste, form, temp, etc.
Love the glasses!
I also adore bulgur and this looks great Mexican-style! I agree, it is so much easier to whip then rice, that I have no clue why it isn’t as popular as it should be. Bob’s Old Mill coarse bulgur is my favourite since it is more creamy/plump.