BULGUR, PINE NUT, AND RED PEPPER PILAF - xp

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BULGUR, PINE NUT, AND RED PEPPER PILAF

1 small onion, chopped fine

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons broth

3 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper

3/4 cup bulgur*

2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted lightly

2 teaspoons minced fresh chives

*available at natural foods stores and many supermarkets.

 

 

 

 

In a small heavy saucepan cook onion in oil over moderate heat,

stirring, until softened.

Stir in broth, bell pepper, and bulgur and bring liquid to a boil.

Cook mixture, covered, over low heat 12 minutes, or until liquid is

absorbed.

 

Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Stir in pine

nuts, chives, and salt and pepper to taste.

 

Serves 2 generously.

 

Source: Gourmet, October 1994

Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 10.16.06

 

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

 

ChupaNote: Add half cup crumbled feta, handful of minced mint and

parsley, toss well with some lemon juice and it turns into dinner!!!

 

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