Bulgur Pilaf W/ Almonds and Cranberries
Bulgur is a nutritious whole grain that is commonly used in Middle Eastern cuisine. It is a good source of fiber and protein.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Bulgur
- 2 cup Vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 clove Garlic
- 0.5 cup Almonds
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoon Parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until golden brown.
- Add bulgur to the saucepan and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour vegetable broth into the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the bulgur is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- In a separate pan, toast the almonds over medium heat until lightly browned.
- Once the bulgur is cooked, remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the bulgur with a fork and stir in the toasted almonds, dried cranberries, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 300kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.