Roasted harissa beets and leeks with bulgur and feta

Serves: 4
Course: Dinner, Lunch, main
Cooking Time: 30 mins
Prep Time: 5 mins
Ingredients
  • 500g beetroot, peeled and cut into 1cm chunks
  • 2 leeks, cut into 2.5cm logs
  • 2tbs harissa paste
  • 1tbs melted butter
  • 1tsp salt
  • 300g bulgur wheat
  • 500ml boiling water
  • 150g feta cheese
  • A handful of fresh coriander
  • 80g toasted pumpkin seeds

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.

2. Mix the butter and harissa in a tray and add the cubed beets and leek. Mix everything together to coat. Roast for 25-30 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, place the bulgur wheat in a suitable container. Add boiling water and place the lid on tightly. Leave to soak for 10 minutes, then fluff the bulgur wheat with a fork to separate the grains.

4. Add the bulgur to the vegetables, along with the coriander. Mix well to combine. Scatter the pumpkin seeds and feta on top before serving.

Lilly Higgins

Lilly Higgins

Lilly Higgins, a contributor to The Irish Times, is a food writer