FRUIT AND NUT BULGUR PILAF

Fruit and Nut Bulgur Pilaf image

My mother made this nutritious side dish all the time when we were growing up. I enhanced the recipe with a bigger variety of dried fruit to find an interesting balance between the sweet and salty flavors. -Ninette Holbrook, Orlando, FL

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups bulgur
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; cook and stir bulgur until toasted. Stir in salt, pepper and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until tender and liquid is almost absorbed, 10-12 minutes., Stir in 1/3 cup each of the almonds, raisins, cranberries and apricots. Serve with the remaining almonds and fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.