Bulgur, also called cracked wheat, is a quick-cooking whole grain.

These bowls would be excellent make-ahead lunches.

Pack the avocado mixture separately, adding a little water to thin it as needed.

a recipe photo of the Kale and Chickpea Grain Bowl w Avocado Dressing

Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Ingredients

1cupboiling water

12cupuncooked bulgur

2(15-oz.)

Let stand 10 minutes; drain well.

Pat chickpeas dry with paper towels.

Heat canola oil in a large skillet over high heat.

Add chickpeas and carrot; cook, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas are browned, about 6 minutes.

Add kale; cover and cook until kale is slightly wilted and carrot is tender, about 2 minutes.

Add chickpea mixture, shallots, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to bulgur; toss.

Spoon bulgur mixture into bowls; drizzle with avocado mixture.

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