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Cracked Wheat Pilaf Cracked Wheat Pilaf W Apples Raisins

bulgur wheat makes an excellent pilaf. for the grown ups, this chewy, high fiber grain is paired with chickpeas (garbanzo beans) and olives, also staples of middle eastern cuisine. seasoned with lemon juice, garlic, and hot pepper sauce, this healthy side dish is ready in short order. for the children dried apples, raisins, and nuts make their variation almost like dessert. this recipe goes well with moroccan spiced lamb, curried steak with orange sauce, and orange curry chicken.

15 ingredients17 preparation steps
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Ingredients

  • bulgar wheat
  • lemon zest
  • lemon juice
  • green onion
  • garlic clove
  • tabasco sauce
  • garbanzo beans
  • black olives
  • salt
  • cayenne pepper
  • dried apple
  • raisins
  • apple juice
  • pecans
  • butter

Preparation

  1. 1bring 2 quarts of water to a boil
  2. 2add 1 cup bulgur wheat , reduce heat to medium , and cook , uncovered , for 15 minutes
  3. 3pour into a strainer and drain well
  4. 4transfer half to another dish for the children
  5. 5for the children: stir in the apples , raisins , pecans , and butter
  6. 6season with salt , if desired
  7. 7for the adults: put the lemon zest , lemon juice , green onions , garlic , tabasco sauce , garbanzo beans , and olives in a small microwave safe dish
  8. 8microwave at full power for 2 to 3 minutes
  9. 9fold into the bulgur wheat for the grown ups
  10. 10season with salt and cayenne
  11. 11place the dried fruits in a microwave safe dish and cover with apple juice
  12. 12microwave at full power for 1 minute
  13. 13let stand , then drain when ready to use
  14. 14serves 2 adults and 2 or 3 children
  15. 15the whole family cookbook
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  17. 17two tiered meals to please , both parents and kids