Turkish Bulgur Pilaf Recipe

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Turkish Bulgur Pilaf
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cup onions
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried dill
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups raw bulgur
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup currants
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 cup parsley

Directions:

  1. In a large heavy saucepan, warm the pan for 2-3 minutes using medium heat.
  2. Add oil,salt, and dill, stir gently
  3. Add onions and celery
  4. Cook until vegetables tender (8-10 min)
  5. MEANWHILE put the water on to boil
  6. Add the raw bulgur and continue to saute, and stir fairly attentively over MEDIUM-LOW heat until bulgur is slightly browned (5-8 min) Bulgur is already brown so the change is subtle but as long as you stir every minute or so you'll be fine.
  7. Add water, currants, and apricots.
  8. Cover and simmer over very low head to 25 minutes or (cover and turn the heat off)until bulgur is tender and water is absorbed.
  9. Mix in the walnuts and parsley just before serving.
  10. Garnish with generous and squeezable lemon wedges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2482.19 Kcal (10392 kJ)
Calories from fat 955.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 106.17g 163%
Sodium 2531.39mg 105%
Potassium 4486.77mg 95%
Total Carbs 350.4g 117%
Sugars 90.45g 362%
Dietary Fiber 81.06g 324%
Protein 73.3g 147%
Vitamin C 110.5mg 184%
Iron 16.4mg 91%
Calcium 500.1mg 50%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 148.46 Kcal (622 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.35g 163%
Sodium 151.4mg 105%
Potassium 268.35mg 95%
Total Carbs 20.96g 117%
Sugars 5.41g 362%
Dietary Fiber 4.85g 324%
Protein 4.38g 147%
Vitamin C 6.6mg 184%
Iron 1mg 91%
Calcium 29.9mg 50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 57.7
    Points
  • 66
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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