Bulgur Pilaf

A warm and comforting meal combining whole grains and savory broth to make a simple, yet tasty side dish.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Makes: 3 Cups

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

½ cup chopped celery

1 medium onion, chopped

1 cup uncooked bulgur

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

2 cups low-sodium broth (any type) (see Notes)

Wash hands with soap and water.
Rinse or scrub fresh vegetables under running water before preparing.
Add oil, celery, onion and bulgur to a medium skillet.
Stir constantly over medium heat (300 degrees F in an electric skillet) until vegetables are tender and bulgur is golden brown.
Add seasonings and broth and bring to a boil.
Cover pan and reduce heat to low.
Simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Serve.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes:

Broth can be canned or made using bouillon. For each cup of broth use 1 cup very hot water and 1 teaspoon or 1 cube bouillon.
Add other vegetables such as peas, grated carrot or chopped bell pepper.
Try other flavors such as dill weed, oregano, sage, marjoram or parsley.

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