Chickpea and Edamame Delight

Chickpea and Edamame Delight		Total Time:
		30 min for 2 people
		Serves 4
This delicious dish is bejeweled with bright red peppers, emerald edamame and crowned with white feta cheese, this spicy dish packs a nutritious punch. It is packed with protein, so it’s a meal in itself. You may substitute couscous for the bulgur wheat.		Notes Bulgur wheat is chocked full of vitamins and minerals. It also has more fiber and protein than white rice.
½ cup bulgur wheat ½ cup water	Soak in ½ cup boiling water while preparing dish, about 20 min
1  tablespoon  olive oil¼ cup red bell pepper ½ cup fresh edamame, shelled 2 garlic cloves	Chop red bell pepper into pieces, about ¼ inch In medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add vegetables, cook and stir until soft, about 3 minutes
¼ cup water 2 Tablespoons basil pesto 1 (8 ounce) can chickpeas 1 cup diced tomato ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon salt	Stir into skillet, simmer about 15 min Add bulgur wheat and stir Season to taste
1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast Seasonings to taste	Cut chicken into small pieces. In skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add chicken, cook until tender and no longer pink, about 10 min
	Remove vegetarian's portion. Add chicken to remaining mixture
½ cup onion 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled	Chop onion Add raw onion and feta cheese to both mixtures after removing from heat. Toss well