Lentil And Bulgur Pilaf With Green And Yellow Squas

Name: Lentil And Bulgur Pilaf With Green And Yellow Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups fat-free chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup medium grain bulgur (coarse grain also works); 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed and picked over; 1 medium onion, coarse chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground works best; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small zucchini; 1 small yellow squash; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated; 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped; lemon wedge (for garnish)

Servings: persons

4 cups fat-free chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup medium grain bulgur (coarse grain also works)
1 cup brown lentils, rinsed and picked over
1 medium onion, coarse chopped
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground works best
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small zucchini
1 small yellow squash
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
1 1/2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
lemon wedge (for garnish)

1
In a large saucepan, mix together the broth, lentils, onion bay leaf, salt allspice and pepper and bring to boil over medium heat. Reduce to low, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
2
Add bulgur and simmer and cook an adidtional 25 minutes until the lentils and bulgur are tender.
3
Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
4
Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add zucchini and squash and cook 2 minutes. Add garlic and lemon zest and cook an additional 3 minutes until the squash are tender.
5
Stir in parsley and cilantro. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
6
Mix the squah into the bulgur and lentil pilaf.
7
Serve hot with lemon wedges.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups fat-free chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 cup medium grain bulgur (coarse grain also works), 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed and picked over, 1 medium onion, coarse chopped, and more.

Yes, Lentil And Bulgur Pilaf With Green And Yellow Squash falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lentil And Bulgur Pilaf With Green And Yellow Squash

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Variations & substitutions

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