Ostrich & Pesto Bulgur Bowl

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. Garnished with fresh basil.

Ostrich & Pesto Bulgur Bowl

with fresh basil & tomato

4.7

Hands on Time: 20 - 35 minutes

Overall Time: 25 - 40 minutes

Ingredients:

From your kitchen:

  • Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Water
  • Paper Towel
Photo of Ostrich & Pesto Bulgur Bowl
  1. BEGIN WITH THE BULGUR

    Boil the kettle. Place the bulgur wheat in a pot with 150ml 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.

  2. SOFT, SILKY ONION

    Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally).

  3. 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). Remove from the pan and season.

  4. COMBINE, THEN DINE!

    In a bowl, combine the cooked bulgur, the diced Tomato, the fried onion, ¾ of the pesto, and seasoning. In a separate bowl, loosen the remaining pesto with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency.

  5. O-YUM Ostrich

    Make a bed of the loaded bulgur and top with the Ostrich strips. Drizzle over the loosened pesto and garnish with the sliced basil. Easy peasy, Chef!

  1. BEGIN WITH THE BULGUR

    Boil the kettle. Place the bulgur wheat in a pot with 300ml 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.

  2. SOFT, SILKY ONION

    Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally).

  3. 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). Remove from the pan and season.

  4. COMBINE, THEN DINE!

    In a bowl, combine the cooked bulgur, the diced Tomato, the fried onion, ¾ of the pesto, and seasoning. In a separate bowl, loosen the remaining pesto with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency.

  5. O-YUM Ostrich

    Make a bed of the loaded bulgur and top with the Ostrich strips. Drizzle over the loosened pesto and garnish with the sliced basil. Easy peasy, Chef!

  1. BEGIN WITH THE BULGUR

    Boil the kettle. Place the bulgur wheat in a pot with 450ml 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.

  2. SOFT, SILKY ONION

    Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced onion until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally).

  3. 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). Remove from the pan and season. You may need to do this step in batches.

  4. COMBINE, THEN DINE!

    In a bowl, combine the cooked bulgur, the diced Tomato, the fried onion, ¾ of the pesto, and seasoning. In a separate bowl, loosen the remaining pesto with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency.

  5. O-YUM Ostrich

    Make a bed of the loaded bulgur and top with the Ostrich strips. Drizzle over the loosened pesto and garnish with the sliced basil. Easy peasy, Chef!

  1. BEGIN WITH THE BULGUR

    Boil the kettle. Place the bulgur wheat in a pot with 600ml 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.

  2. SOFT, SILKY ONION

    Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced onion until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally).

  3. 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). Remove from the pan and season. You may need to do this step in batches.

  4. COMBINE, THEN DINE!

    In a bowl, combine the cooked bulgur, the diced Tomato, the fried onion, ¾ of the pesto, and seasoning. In a separate bowl, loosen the remaining pesto with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency.

  5. O-YUM Ostrich

    Make a bed of the loaded bulgur and top with the Ostrich strips. Drizzle over the loosened pesto and garnish with the sliced basil. Easy peasy, Chef!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Ostrich & Pesto Bulgur Bowl?

The preparation time for Ostrich & Pesto Bulgur Bowl with fresh basil & tomato is between 20 and 35 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Ostrich & Pesto Bulgur Bowl with fresh basil & tomato?

The total time required to make Ostrich & Pesto Bulgur Bowl with fresh basil & tomato 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, Cucumber, Low Fat Yoghurt Plain 90ml, NOMU Moroccan Rub, Ostrich, Ostrich Steak, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Tomato, Tomatoes, Yoghurt

What is the nutritional information of Ostrich & Pesto Bulgur Bowl?

Calories: 600, Carbs: 59 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 41.7 grams, Sugar: 7.3 grams, Salt: 280 grams

How do I prepare Ostrich & Pesto Bulgur Bowl?

SOFT, SILKY ONION: Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced onion until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). 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). Remove from the pan and season. BEGIN WITH THE BULGUR: Boil the kettle. Place the bulgur wheat in a pot with 300ml 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. COMBINE, THEN DINE!: In a bowl, combine the cooked bulgur, the diced tomato, the fried onion, ¾ of the pesto, and seasoning. In a separate bowl, loosen the remaining pesto with water in 5ml increments until drizzling consistency. O-YUM OSTRICH: Make a bed of the loaded bulgur and top with the ostrich strips. Drizzle over the loosened pesto and garnish with the sliced basil. Easy peasy, Chef!

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Ostrich & Pesto Bulgur Bowl?

Bulgur Wheat, Cucumber, Low Fat Yoghurt Plain 90ml, NOMU Moroccan Rub, Ostrich, Ostrich Steak, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Tomato, Tomatoes, Yoghurt

How many calories does Ostrich & Pesto Bulgur Bowl have?

600 calories

How much fat content does Ostrich & Pesto Bulgur Bowl have?

grams

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