Spiced Persian Bulgur Wheat Recipe

Name: Spiced Persian Bulgur Wheat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried apricots; 2 tbsp butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1/4 cup pistachio nuts; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1 None lemon, peel finely grated; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 1/2 cups bulgur wheat; 2 cups vegetable stock; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 cup Greek yogurt (optional); None None Smoked paprika, for dusting (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dried apricots
2 tbsp butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 cup pistachio nuts
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 None lemon, peel finely grated
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 1/2 cups bulgur wheat
2 cups vegetable stock
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup Greek yogurt (optional)
None None Smoked paprika, for dusting (optional)

1
Place apricots in a small saucepan and cover with 1 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 7 mins, or until soft. Drain, reserving liquid.
2
Melt butter in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Cook onion for 7 mins, or until soft and light brown.
3
Add garlic, pistachios, pine nuts and lemon peel; cook 30 seconds. Add cinnamon, cumin, red pepper flakes and bulgur wheat. Cook for 2-3 mins, stirring. Add stock, salt and apricots.
4
Add reserved apricot liquor and 1 cup water to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 15 mins.
5
Remove the pan from the heat. Let stand for 15 mins. Serve warm with yogurt and a dusting of paprika, if desired.

236

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dried apricots, 2 tbsp butter, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 clove garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Spiced Persian Bulgur Wheat 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.

Spiced Persian Bulgur Wheat

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