BULGUR WHEAT AND LENTIL PILAF

Bulgur Wheat And Lentil Pilaf image

Provided by Robert Farrar Capon

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup brown lentils
2 cups water
2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
1 cup bulgur wheat
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
Black pepper and additional salt to taste

Steps:

Wash and pick over the lentils. Place them in a saucepan with the water, bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain the lentils immediately and set them aside.
Put the chicken stock in the saucepan, bring to a boil, add the bulgur wheat, salt and drained lentils and bring to a boil again. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over low heat in a large, preheated skillet. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring often, for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Add the bulgur-lentil mixture to the skillet and toss gently to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with a green salad.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 313, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 512 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams