Bulgur Pilar With Roasted Tomatoes, Onions, Garbanzo Beans Recipe

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   * Note: Also called cracked wheat, bulgur is available at natural foods stores and many supermarkets nationwide.

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   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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   Spread tomatoes and onion in large roasting pan.

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   Drizzle with oil.

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   Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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   Roast 30 min, stirring occasionally.

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   Stir in garbanzo beans and garlic.

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   Roast till onion is golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 25 min longer.

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   Remove pan from oven.

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    Add in 2 1/2 c. water to pan and stir, scraping up browned bits.

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    Transfer roasted vegetable mix to large saucepan.

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    Bring to boil.

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    Stir in bulgur.

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    Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer till bulgur is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 10 min.

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    Stir 3 Tbsp.

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    parsley, 1 1/2 Tbsp.

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    dill and lemon juice into pilaf.

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    Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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    Transfer to bowl.

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    Sprinkle pilaf with remaining 1 Tbsp.

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    parsley and 1/2 Tbsp.

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    dill.

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    This recipe yields 8 (side-dish) servings.

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    Comments: This would serve four as a vegetarian entree.

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