Lemony Bulgur Pilaf
From luv2blocavore 14 years ago
- 2 minutes to make
- Serves 4
A no-cook grain that's a nutritional powerhouse ... great alternative to rice on those busy nights. Great side dish for grilled chicken or seafood. Add beans (cannelini or garbanzo), or tuna, and maybe some greens (garden-fresh arugula) for a healthy, easy and yummy salad!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup bulgur wheat shopping list
- lemon zest (from about half of a lemon) shopping list
- kosher salt - sprinkle shopping list
- freshly ground pepper to taste shopping list
- fresh herbs in season shopping list
- 3/4 cup boiling water shopping list
- toasted slivered almonds (about 1T) shopping list
- 1T or so chopped fresh chives (when in season) shopping list
How to make it
- Put bulgur in glass bowl
- Zest half a lemon over it
- Sprinkle with S & P
- If using hearty fresh herbs, add now (rosemary, lemon thyme, thyme, or a combo - all work great)
- Pour boiling water over it
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap
- Let stand 20 to 30 minutes (if still too wet, give it a boost in the microwave on high for about 1 min.)
- Fluff with fork
- Mix in chives, almonds, and fresh tender herbs (like basil or Italian parsley)
- Squirt some lemon juice in to taste
Bulgur before pouring in the hot water
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