Spice Trade Beans & Bulgur

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and pepper; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and seasonings; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker.

Step 2

In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add bulgur; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add bulgur, tomatoes, broth, brown sugar and soy sauce to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until bulgur is tender. Stir in beans and raisins; cook 30 minutes longer. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

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• 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided

• 2 medium onions, chopped

• 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped

• 5 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tablespoon ground cumin

• 1 tablespoon paprika

• 2 teaspoons ground ginger

• 1 teaspoon pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1-1/2 cups bulgur

• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes

• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

• 1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable broth

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained

• 1/2 cup golden raisins

• Minced fresh cilantro, optional