Middle Eastern Cracked Wheat Pilaf and Cracked Wheat Pilaf with Apples and Raisins Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Cracked Wheat Pilaf and Cracked Wheat Pilaf with Apples and Raisins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup bulgur wheat; 1 tsp. grated lemon zest; 1/2 tsp. dried lemon zest; 3 tbsp. lemon juice; 1 to 2 green onions, sliced fine; 1 sm. garlic clove, pressed; 1/2 tsp. Tabasco; hot pepper sauce; 1 can (8-3/4 oz.) garbanzo beans, drained and coarsely chopped; 1/2 can (2-1/4 oz.) sliced black olives; Salt and cayenne pepper to taste; 1/4 cup dried apples (see note); 2 tbsp. raisins; currants (see note); 1/4 cup OR; more apple juice; water (see note); 2 tbsp. chopped toasted pecans, walnuts,; almonds (optional); 1/2 tbsp. butter; Salt to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup bulgur wheat
1 tsp. grated lemon zest
1/2 tsp. dried lemon zest
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1 to 2 green onions, sliced fine
1 sm. garlic clove, pressed
1/2 tsp. Tabasco
hot pepper sauce
1 can (8-3/4 oz.) garbanzo beans, drained and coarsely chopped
1/2 can (2-1/4 oz.) sliced black olives
Salt and cayenne pepper to taste
1/4 cup dried apples (see note)
2 tbsp. raisins
currants (see note)
1/4 cup OR
more apple juice
water (see note)
2 tbsp. chopped toasted pecans, walnuts,
almonds (optional)
1/2 tbsp. butter
Salt to taste

1
Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil.
2
Add 1 cup bulgur wheat, reduce heat to medium, and cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
3
Pour into a strainer and drain well.
4
Transfer half to another dish for the children.
5
For the children: Stir in the apples, raisins, pecans (if using), and butter.
6
Season with salt, if desired.
7
For the Adults: Put the lemon zest, lemon juice, green onions, garlic, Tabasco sauce, garbanzo beans, and olives in a small microwave safe dish.
8
Microwave at full power for 2 to 3 minutes.
9
Fold into the bulgur wheat for the grown ups.
10
Season with salt and cayenne.
11
NOTE: If desired, the apples and raisins can be softened and plumped in apple juice.
12
Place the dried fruits in a microwave safe dish and cover with apple juice.
13
Microwave at full power for 1 minute.
14
Let stand, then drain when ready to use.
15
The Whole Family Cookbook.,.Two Tiered Meals to Please, Both Parents and Kids.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup bulgur wheat, 1 tsp. grated lemon zest, 1/2 tsp. dried lemon zest, 3 tbsp. lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Cracked Wheat Pilaf and Cracked Wheat Pilaf with Apples and Raisins falls under the General 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.

Middle Eastern Cracked Wheat Pilaf and Cracked Wheat Pilaf with Apples and Raisins

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