Best Bulgur Pilaf With Almonds And Dried Cranberries Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

BULGUR PILAF W/ ALMONDS AND CRANBERRIES



Bulgur Pilaf W/ Almonds and Cranberries image

I recently discovered bulgur and am a total convert! It has fewer calories, less fat, and more than twice the fiber than brown rice. It's a low on the glycemic index and high in folic acid. AND IT COOKS FASTER THAN RICE. So, if all that doesn't convince you, just try this simple recipe. It has a nice nutty flavor and makes a great side dish to pretty much anything.

Provided by little_wing

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup medium grain bulgur
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup dried cranberries
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, cook almonds, tossing occasionally until golden, 4-5 minutes.
  • Remove from skillet and let cool.
  • In same saucepan, melt butter over med. heat.
  • Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 6-8 minutes.
  • Add bulgur and stir to coat.
  • Add broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover saucepan, and simmer until liquid has cooked out and bulgur is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, sprinkle bulgur with cranberries.
  • Cover and set aside to steam, about 5 minutes.
  • Add toasted almonds and stir to combine and fluff bulgur.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.4, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 78.4, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 1.6, Protein 8.2

WILD RICE AND BULGUR PILAF WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES



Wild Rice and Bulgur Pilaf With Dried Cranberries image

Got this from my mother, who told me recently (when I served her a 'Zaar bulgur recipe) that she'd never eaten bulgur before. But this recipe is on a yellowed, crumbling newspaper clipping, so I guess she meant to! We tried it and it's great.

Provided by KLHquilts

Categories     Grains

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups wild rice, cooked
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/3 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup Bulgar wheat (coarser grain)
13 1/2 ounces vegetable broth (or low-sodium chicken broth)
1/4 teaspoon thyme (dried)
2 scallions, sliced thin
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion, celery, cranberries and bulgur.
  • Cook until wheat is browned, 3-4 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning.
  • Add cooked wild rice, broth, and thyme.
  • Stir well.
  • Simmer, covered, until wheat is cooked (about 15 minutes).
  • Stir in green onions.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • This can be served immediately (while warm), or you can make it 1-2 days ahead and refrigerate.
  • To reheat, cover and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 171.8, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2.6, Protein 7.3

BULGUR WITH LEEKS, CRANBERRIES, AND ALMONDS



Bulgur with Leeks, Cranberries, and Almonds image

Categories     Berry     Nut     Side     Thanksgiving     High Fiber     Cranberry     Almond     Leek     Fall     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
3 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only)
5 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
3 cups bulgur
2/3 cup dried cranberries
2/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chopped leeks and sauté until very tender, about 12 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to boil. Stir in bulgur and boil 5 minutes. Add dried cranberries. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 15 minutes. Fluff with fork. Mix in sliced almonds. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

BULGUR PILAF WITH DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS



Bulgur Pilaf With Dried Fruit and Nuts image

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     breakfast, easy, weekday, main course

Time 40m

Yield Serves six

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ounces dried apricots (about 1/3 cup)
2 ounces prunes (about 1/3 cup), pitted
1 cup coarse bulgur (#3)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 cup dark or golden raisins (or use half raisins, half-dried cranberries)
1/4 cup blanched almonds, lightly toasted
2 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted
Plain Greek-style yogurt for serving

Steps:

  • Place the apricots and prunes in a bowl, cover with water and soak overnight or for several hours. Place a strainer over a bowl, and drain the dried fruit. Cut in thin slices.
  • Measure out 2 cups of the soaking water (or add enough water to make 2 cups), and bring to a simmer. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the bulgur, and stir constantly for a few minutes until the bulgur smells toasty. Add the salt, dried fruit and water, and bring to a boil. Boil for five minutes, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for eight to 10 minutes until the water has been absorbed. Remove from the heat, cover with a clean dish towel and place a lid over the towel. Allow the bulgur to sit for 15 minutes.
  • Spoon the bulgur into a serving dish, top with the nuts and serve with plain yogurt on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 229, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 134 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BULGUR PILAF WITH ALMONDS AND DRIED CRANBERRIES



Bulgur Pilaf with Almonds and Dried Cranberries image

This side dish contains bulgur, common in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine. It is a flavorful change from rice or potatoes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup medium-grain bulgur
1 can (14.5 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a small skillet over medium heat, cook almonds, tossing occasionally, until golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from skillet, and let cool. (Or use oven method; see note, below.) Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add bulgur; stir to coat.
  • Add broth; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover saucepan, and simmer until liquid has evaporated and bulgur is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; sprinkle bulgur with cranberries. Cover, and set aside to steam, about 5 minutes.
  • Add toasted almonds to bulgur; fluff with a fork. Serve.

Related Topics