BULGUR WITH APRICOTS AND ALMONDS - xp

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BULGUR WITH APRICOTS AND ALMONDS

1/3 cup sliced almonds (1 oz)

1 small onion, finely chopped (3/4 cup)

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/4 cups medium bulgur

1 1/3 cups water

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 cup chopped dried apricots (2 oz)

1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into pieces or substitute

3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

 

 

 

 

Toast almonds in a dry small heavy skillet over moderate heat,

stirring, until fragrant and pale golden, about 2 minutes.

Cook onion in oil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat,

stirring frequently, until softened and beginning to brown, about 8

minutes. Add bulgur and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.

 

Stir in water, salt, and pepper and simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Remove

from heat, then add apricots and butter and stir until butter is

melted. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and almonds.

 

Makes 4 servings.

 

Source: Gourmet, Quick Kitchen, December 2004

Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 10.16.06

 

This dish, combining crunchy almonds and sweet apricots, tastes great

with anything grilled.

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