BULGUR WHEAT SALAD WITH BEETROOT, HONEY AND GOATS' CHEESE
BULGUR WHEAT SALAD WITH BEETROOT, HONEY AND GOATS' CHEESE
BULGUR WHEAT SALAD WITH BEETROOT, HONEY AND GOATS' CHEESE

Ingredients
  • 1 large parsnip
  • peeled and cut into short batons
  • 2 carrots
  • peeled and cut into short batons
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 100g/3½oz bulgur wheat
  • rinsed
  • 1 tbsp clear honey
  • ½-1 tsp dried chilli flakes
  • to taste
  • ½ lemon
  • juice only
  • 25g/1oz chopped fresh flatleaf parsley
  • 150g/5oz vacuum-packed cooked beetroot
  • drained
  • cubed
  • 100g/3½oz soft goats' cheese
  • finely chopped
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 warm flatbreads
  • to serve
Directions
  • Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Line a baking tray or small roasting tin with aluminium foil.
  • Put the parsnips and carrots on the baking tray and drizzle over 1 tablespoon of the oil. Season with salt and pepper and roast for 18-20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile
  • half-fill a saucepan with water and bring to the boil. Add the bulgur and cook for 6-8 minutes
  • or until almost tender.
  • Drizzle the roasted vegetables with the honey and sprinkle with the chilli flakes
  • turning to coat all over. Return to the oven for a further 10 minutes
  • or until golden-brown and sticky.
  • Drain the bulgur and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the roasted vegetables. Add the lemon juice and most of the parsley and stir again. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon the bulgur wheat salad onto a serving platter. Sprinkle over the beetroot and goats' cheese. Garnish with the remaining parsley and oil. Serve with flatbreads.