Bulgur and veggie casserole

Getting ready to roast veggies

Newsflash…I made something with zucchini and *actually* thought it was pretty good! Remember that bulgur salad I made awhile ago? No? Well not to worry, I will refresh your memory (or just click the link above!)…in that post I made a “note to self” to remember that recipe for CSA season because it was a great “throw everything in” dish. Take that recipe, and add a dash of inspiration from a Good Housekeeping recipe for Baked Pepper Jack Quinoa Skillet, and this is what I came up with…hope you enjoy it!

Prepping bulgur

Also, please ignore the fact that you see a glass Pyrex dish in the “finished” photo below. Yes I used Pyrex and my mom shared a tip that you should not put Pyrex in the broiler as it might explode. So use a broiler-safe pan. Noted. 

Bulgur and veggie casserole
Serves: 4-6

Ingredients
1 cup bulgur wheat
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups boiling water
1 broccoli crown, cut into pieces
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 small summer squash, sliced
1 medium onion, quartered
1 Tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 garlic scapes (or 2 cloves), minced
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

Warm cheesy veggie goodness

1. In a heatproof bowl (or glass measuring cup), mix bulgur with salt and 3 cups of boiling water. Cover and let stand until tender but slightly chewy, about 30 minutes.


2. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. In a square, broiler-proof baking dish, toss broccoli, zucchini, summer squash, and onion with olive oil. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Roast until veggies are tender, about 20-30 minutes, stirring once about halfway through cooking time. Remove from oven and set aside.

3. Drain bulgur in a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth, pressing to remove liquid; return to bowl. Add garlic scapes and sour cream and stir until thoroughly combined. Add bulgur mixture to baking dish with veggies and stir to combine. Top with shredded cheese.

4. Turn on broiler, and broil casserole until cheese is melted and slightly browned. Enjoy!