Middle Eastern Brunch
This Middle Eastern brunch brings together fluffy bulgur wheat, steamed aubergine and aromatic spices in one generous spread. The Thermomix TM7 steams vegetables while the bulgur simmers below, grinds whole spices fresh and whips up silky sauces. Ideal for a leisurely weekend brunch or festive gathering with friends.
About this recipe
Middle Eastern Brunch with the Thermomix TM7 is the kind of slow weekend breakfast that tastes like a small holiday on a plate. If you have been searching for brunch recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this generous spread of fluffy bulgur wheat, steamed aubergine and mezze-style sides delivers everything at once. The TM7 proves its worth at every stage: whole spices are ground moments before use, releasing far more aroma than anything from a jar, while the aubergine steams gently above the grains so nothing is lost in a pan of water. Sea salt and cold-pressed olive oil tie the components together, and the finished table looks abundant without demanding hours of work. Serve it for a festive breakfast, a meat-free family lunch or when friends come over and you want conversation rather than cooking to fill the morning.
Preparation tips
- Rinse the bulgur wheat thoroughly before cooking to remove excess starch; this keeps the grains separate and fluffy rather than sticky, which suits the mezze-style presentation of this brunch spread perfectly.
- Salt the aubergine slices lightly and leave them to stand before steaming so they release their bitter juices; pat them dry afterwards for a firmer bite that holds up alongside the soft bulgur.
- Most components can be prepared in advance: the ground spice mixture keeps its aroma in a sealed jar, and the steamed aubergine tastes even better at room temperature, making morning service stress-free.
Recipe variations
- Make it fully gluten-free by replacing the bulgur wheat with an equal amount of quinoa or short-grain rice; steam it exactly the same way and keep all the spices, aubergine and olive oil untouched for an identical flavour experience.
- For a festive winter version, add pomegranate seeds, roasted walnuts and a warming pinch of ground cinnamon over the finished spread, turning the brunch table into a colourful centrepiece for celebrations.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Fresh cumin and coriander seeds release maximum aroma because the TM7 grinds them to a fine powder seconds before use. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle steaming keeps the aubergine tender and nutrient-rich while the bulgur simmers beneath in the same pot. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing the bulgur wheat and sea salt directly in the mixing bowl guarantees consistent seasoning every single brunch. [Built-in Scale]
- The Thermomix whips the olive oil and garlic into a silky, emulsified sauce without any manual whisking effort. [Multi-Function]
- Precise heating warms the bulgur evenly so the grains stay separate and never catch on the bottom of the bowl. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- water
- fine sea salt
- olive oil
- bulgur wheat
- aubergine
- peppers
- olive oil
- water
- plain flour
- baking powder