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BULGUR PILAF WITH TOMATO AND ZUCCHINI



Bulgur Pilaf With Tomato and Zucchini image

This is one of the painless recipes that has helped me ease into using more types of grains. Great healthy side dish that compliments a wide array of entrees. Would also make a great light lunch. Found in Best Loved Whole Grain Recipes.

Provided by MechanicalJen

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked Bulgar wheat
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves
2 small zucchini
14 1/2 ounces no-salt-added whole tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse bulgur thoroughly in colander under cold water removing any debris. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Saute 3 minutes or until onion is tender.
  • Stir in zucchini and tomatoes, reduce heat to medium-low. cook, covered 15 minutes or until zucchini is almost tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir chicken broth, bulgur, basil and pepper into veggie mixture. Bring to a boil over high heat. Recude heat to low. Cook, covered over low heat 15 minutes or until bulgur is tender and liquid is almost completely absorbed, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, let stand covered for 10 minutes.

BULGUR PILAF



Bulgur Pilaf image

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.

ZUCCHINI RICE PILAF



Zucchini Rice Pilaf image

I created this colorful rice and veggie side dish one night by combining a few ingredients I had on hand. My husband, Robert, loved it and I have been making it ever since.-Lori Blevins, Douglasville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons butter
2-1/4 cups hot water
1-1/4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 small zucchini, halved and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute basil in butter for 2 minutes. Add water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Stir in rice and carrot. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Add zucchini; cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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