Best Bulgur Pilaf With Dates Dried Apricots And Toasted Walnuts Recipes

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BULGUR PILAF WITH DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS



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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 DRIED APRICOTS



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Provided by Melissa Roberts

Categories     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Low Sodium     Apricot     Spice     Fall     Winter     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Bulgur     Gourmet     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup bulgur
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup chopped California dried apricots

Steps:

  • Cook onion in oil in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Add spices and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients with 1/2 teaspoon salt and simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork before serving.

TOASTED-BULGUR PILAF



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The bulgur in this protein-fiber side dish is toasted to bring out its deep, nutty flavor before being simmered in chicken stock.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup bulgur
3/4 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
1 whole cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
Coarse salt
1/2 cup salted, roasted almonds, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bulgur, and toast, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir together toasted bulgur, stock, 3/4 cup water, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer until all liquid is absorbed and bulgur is tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Discard bay leaf and cinnamon stick (or, if desired, leave in as a garnish). Stir in almonds and oil; season with salt and pepper.

BULGUR PILAF



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Categories     Nut     Onion     Side     Steam     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Almond     Vegan     Bulgur     Coriander     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup finely chopped onion (1 small)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds
1 scant cup fine bulgur (see cooks' note, below)
1 cup boiling-hot water
1/3 cup slivered almonds,toasted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook onion in oil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, wrap coriander seeds in a clean kitchen towel and coarsely crush by pressing with flat side of a large heavy knife.
  • Add coriander and bulgur to onion and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Stir in hot water, then remove from heat and let stand, covered, until bulgur is softened, about 25 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in almonds, salt, and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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