eCook Meal
Ostrich & Pesto Bulgur Bowl
with golden onions & fresh tomatoes
Don’t be fooled by the minimal ingredients for this recipe, Chef, because once cooked and combined, this dish brings maximum flavour. A bed of bulgur wheat is loaded with silky onion pearls & fresh tomato. This is topped with browned ostrich strips and a pesto dressing.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
BEGIN WITH THE BULGUR
Boil the kettle. Place the bulgur wheat in a pot with 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Simmer until cooked through, 6-8 minutes. Drain if necessary, fluff with a fork, and set aside.
SOFT, SILKY Onion
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan.
NOW FOR THE PROTEIN
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 30-60 seconds, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and season.
COMBINE, THEN DINE!
In a bowl, combine the bulgur, tomato, Onion, ¾ of the pesto, and seasoning. In a separate bowl, loosen the remaining pesto with water in 5ml increments until a drizzling consistency.
O-YUM Ostrich
Make a bed of the loaded bulgur and top with the Ostrich strips. Drizzle over the loosened pesto. Easy peasy, Chef!
BEGIN WITH THE BULGUR
Boil the kettle. Place the bulgur wheat in a pot with 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Simmer until cooked through, 6-8 minutes. Drain if necessary, fluff with a fork, and set aside.
SOFT, SILKY Onion
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan.
NOW FOR THE PROTEIN
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 30-60 seconds, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and season.
COMBINE, THEN DINE!
In a bowl, combine the bulgur, tomato, Onion, ¾ of the pesto, and seasoning. In a separate bowl, loosen the remaining pesto with water in 5ml increments until a drizzling consistency.
O-YUM Ostrich
Make a bed of the loaded bulgur and top with the Ostrich strips. Drizzle over the loosened pesto. Easy peasy, Chef!
BEGIN WITH THE BULGUR
Boil the kettle. Place the bulgur wheat in a pot with 450ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Simmer until cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Drain if necessary, fluff with a fork, and set aside.
SOFT, SILKY Onion
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan.
NOW FOR THE PROTEIN
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 30-60 seconds, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and season.
COMBINE, THEN DINE!
In a bowl, combine the bulgur, tomato, Onion, ¾ of the pesto, and seasoning. In a separate bowl, loosen the remaining pesto with water in 5ml increments until a drizzling consistency.
O-YUM Ostrich
Make a bed of the loaded bulgur and top with the Ostrich strips. Drizzle over the loosened pesto. Easy peasy, Chef!
BEGIN WITH THE BULGUR
Boil the kettle. Place the bulgur wheat in a pot with 450ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Simmer until cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Drain if necessary, fluff with a fork, and set aside.
SOFT, SILKY Onion
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan.
NOW FOR THE PROTEIN
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 30-60 seconds, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and season.
COMBINE, THEN DINE!
In a bowl, combine the bulgur, tomato, Onion, ¾ of the pesto, and seasoning. In a separate bowl, loosen the remaining pesto with water in 5ml increments until a drizzling consistency.
O-YUM Ostrich
Make a bed of the loaded bulgur and top with the Ostrich strips. Drizzle over the loosened pesto. Easy peasy, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R71.97
for 4 servings · R17.99 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Tomatoes needs 4Snacking Tomatoes 175 g R24.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R24.99
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Bulgur Wheat needs 300 mlBulgur Wheat 500 g R39.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R39.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- NOMU Italian Rub
- Pesto Princess Basil Pesto
- Free-range Ostrich Strips
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Ostrich & Pesto Bulgur Bowl?
The preparation time for Ostrich & Pesto Bulgur Bowl with golden onions & fresh tomatoes is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Ostrich & Pesto Bulgur Bowl with golden onions & fresh tomatoes?
The total time required to make Ostrich & Pesto Bulgur Bowl with golden onions & fresh tomatoes is between 25 and 40 minutes.
How many servings does Ostrich & Pesto Bulgur Bowl provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Ostrich & Pesto Bulgur Bowl?
Bulgur Wheat, Free-Range Ostrich Strips, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Onions, Ostrich, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Tomato/es, Tomatoes
What is the nutritional information of Ostrich & Pesto Bulgur Bowl?
Calories: 767, Carbs: 73 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 44.4 grams, Sugar: 10.8 grams, Salt: 794 grams
How do I prepare Ostrich & Pesto Bulgur Bowl?
O-YUM OSTRICH: Make a bed of the loaded bulgur and top with the ostrich strips. Drizzle over the loosened pesto. Easy peasy, Chef! COMBINE, THEN DINE!: In a bowl, combine the bulgur, tomato, onion, ¾ of the pesto, and seasoning. In a separate bowl, loosen the remaining pesto with water in 5ml increments until a drizzling consistency. NOW FOR THE PROTEIN: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 30-60 seconds, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and season. SOFT, SILKY ONION: Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan. BEGIN WITH THE BULGUR: Boil the kettle. Place the bulgur wheat in a pot with 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water, a drizzle of oil, and seasoning. Simmer until cooked through, 6-8 minutes. Drain if necessary, fluff with a fork, and set aside.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Ostrich & Pesto Bulgur Bowl?
Bulgur Wheat, Free-Range Ostrich Strips, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Onions, Ostrich, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Tomato/es, Tomatoes
How many calories does Ostrich & Pesto Bulgur Bowl have?
767 calories
How much fat content does Ostrich & Pesto Bulgur Bowl have?
grams