Spice Trade Beans & Bulgur

Name: Spice Trade Beans & Bulgur
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 4 h
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 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

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Prep:30minCook:3h 30min

A rich blend of spices adds flavor to tender, nutritious bulgur and garbanzo beans in this tangy dish that has just the right amount of heat. A hint of sweetness from golden raisins is the perfect accent. —Faith Cromwell, San Francisco, California

Updated at: Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:01:49 GMT