Bulgur And Pumpkin Pilaf Recipes

TOASTED-BULGUR PILAF

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.

SPICY BULGUR VEGETABLE PILAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and toast until fragrant and golden, 7 to 10 minutes. Check frequently, as they can burn quickly. Cool before using.
• Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the chipotle chile, adobo sauce, coriander, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the bulgur and the boiling water. Cover, remove from the heat, and let stand until the bulgur is tender, about 25 minutes.
• Fluff the bulgur with a fork and pour into a large bowl. Toss with the arugula, green peas, parsley, dill and walnuts. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and the vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.
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BULGUR AND PUMPKIN PILAF

Steps:

• NOTE: For a really delicious flavor, use recipe #38702 for curry powder.
• Heat oil in medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add onion, pumpkin, and spices. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is tender (about 5 minutes). If mixture starts to stick at all, add water as necessary.
• Add bulgur and stir to mix. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes. Stir in broth, salt, and pepper. When mixture boils, cover saucepan, reduce heat to low, and cook 15 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed. (Don't let it stick).
• Fluff with fork before serving.

BULGUR PILAF WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• In a 2-quart saucepan, bring the broth to a boil. Add the bulgur and return to a boil; then turn off the heat, cover the pot, and set aside until all the water has been absorbed, about 30 minutes.
• In the meantime, wipe and slice the mushrooms thinly. Chop the onion fine. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and mushrooms and saute until they are slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the currents and pumpkin seeds and mix well.
• When the bulgur has absorbed all of the broth, remove the cover and fluff the grain with the fork. Scrape the contents of the skillet into the bulgur and toss well to combine. Add tamari to taste.
• Serve immediately.

SIMPLE BULGUR PILAF

Steps:

• Heat olive oil and saute onions until soft.
• Turn heat up to high and add mushrooms, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are cooked and nicely browned.
• Add bulgur, stir and cook briefly, 1-2 minutes.
• Add water, mix once, then cover and cook over low heat until all water is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
• Fluff briefly before serving.

CHICKPEA, BULGUR, AND TOMATO PILAF

Steps:

• Combine bulgur and water in a large bowl.
• Cover and let stand 30 minutes.
• Add the tomato and next 9 ingredients (tomato through chickpeas); stir well. Cover and chill. Serve with pita bread.

BULGUR PILAF

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook almonds in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Remove almonds from skillet.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the onion and carrot to skillet. Cook about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Stir in broth, bulgur and lemon pepper seasoning salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until bulgur is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in almonds and parsley.