Bulgur Pilaf with Almonds

Name: Bulgur Pilaf with Almonds
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion, diced; 1u00bd Tablespoons butter; u00bd cup cracked wheat bulgur; u00be cup vegetable or chicken broth; Freshly ground black pepper; 3 Tablespoons roasted slivered almonds; 1u00bd Tablespoons green onions, sliced

By Leslie Blythe Grains, Side dish Sautéing, Simmering

June 8, 2016

One of my favorite grains is bulgur wheat, which has a light, nutty flavor. Bulgur is sometimes confused with cracked wheat, which is crushed wheat grain that has not been parboiled. Bulgur is cleaned, parboiled, dried, ground into particles and sifted into distinct sizes. Bulgur is more nutritious than rice and couscous, because it contains more fiber, more vitamins and minerals, and has a better glycemic index than white rice or couscous.

Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

1 small onion, diced

1½ Tablespoons butter

½ cup cracked wheat bulgur

¾ cup vegetable or chicken broth

Freshly ground black pepper

3 Tablespoons roasted slivered almonds

1½ Tablespoons green onions, sliced

Directions

1Sauté onion in butter in a small saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring until onion is tender. Stir in bulgur and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add broth and bring to a boil. Cover and cook mixture over low heat for 10 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.

2Fluff the mixture with a fork. Transfer to a serving dish. Season with salt and pepper. Top with almonds and green onions.

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