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Bulgur Pilaf with Dried Apricots

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Bulgur is an earthy, nutty grain that becomes fluffy once cooked. It's an ideal canvas for aromatic and sweet flavors.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    35 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

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

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook onion in oil in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    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.

    Step 3

    Fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 208 calories
7 g fat (1 g saturated)
0 mg cholesterol
10 mg sodium
34 g carbohydrate
7 g fiber
5 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Nutrition Data
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