Makes about 3 cups
Bulgur is cracked wheat that has been toasted to give it a delicious, nutty flavor. It cooks in about 15 minutes and is an excellent accompaniment to a wide variety of foods, from chili to roasted vegetables. If you like, season it with chili powder, curry powder, or soy sauce. Or you can add it to soups, stews, and chili for extra flavor and texture, serve it as a hot breakfast cereal, or mix it with chopped fresh vegetables and fat-free dressing for a delicious salad.
2 cups water
1 cup bulgur
½ teaspoon salt
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, then stir in bulgur and salt. Reduce heat to a simmer, then cover and cook until bulgur is tender, about 15 minutes.
Per ½ cup: 113 calories; 4 grams protein; 24 grams carbohydrate; 0 grams fat; 181 mg sodium; 0 mg cholesterol
Alternate method: Stir bulgur and salt together in a mixing bowl. Stir in boiling water. Cover and let stand until the liquid is absorbed and the bulgur is tender, about 20 minutes.