Sage, Chilli & Ricotta Parsnips with Bulgar Wheat
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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Sweet seasonal parsnips are a smash hit cooked with golden chickpeas, fresh sage and fiery chilli, serevd on warm bulgar wheata nd topped with creamy ricotta.
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494 kcal
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Ingredients you'll need
  • 500g parsnips
  • 75g bulgar wheat
  • 2 red onions
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 400g tin of chickpeas
  • A pinch or two of dried chilli flakes
  • A handful of sage, leaves only
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp ricotta
  • 50g rocket
From your kitchen
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • Sea salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 150ml boiling water
You'll need
  • Baking tray
  • Heatproof bowl
  • Large saucepan
Step by step this way
  • 1.

    Preheat your oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas 6. Scrub and trim the parsnips and slice them into batons. Scatter the parsnips onto a baking tray. Toss with 1 tsp oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Slide the parsnips into the oven and roast for 25 mins, turning halfway, till golden and tender.

  • 2.

    While the parsnips cook, tip the bulgar wheat into a heatproof bowl and pour in 150ml boiling water. Pop a plate on the bowl and set aside to soak for 10-15 mins. The bulgar will soak up the water and become tender.

  • 3.

    Peel and thinly slice the red onions. Peel the garlic cloves and thinly slice them. Drain the chickpeas and rinse with cold water.

  • 4.

    Pour 1 tsp oil into a large pan and warm to a medium heat. Slide in the onion and garlic. Fry for 5-6 mins, stirring occasionally, till slightly softened.

  • 5.

    When the parsnips have roasted, transfer them to the frying pan. Add the drained chickpeas. Sprinkle in a pinch of chilli flakes (they’re super spicy, so use as much or little as you prefer), along with the sage leaves. Grate in the lemon zest. Stir and fry for 5 mins, till warmed through. Squeeze in the juice from half the lemon, scatter in half the rocket leaves and fold together.

  • 6.

    Fluff up the bulgar wheat with a fork and divide it between 2 plates. Top with the veg and chickpeas. Top each plateful with 1 tbsp of ricotta. Scatter over the remaining rocket leaves and serve with wedges of the leftover lemon half on the side.

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