Cracked Wheat Pilaf & Cracked Wheat Pilaf W. Apples, Raisins

Name: Cracked Wheat Pilaf & Cracked Wheat Pilaf W. Apples, Raisins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 236.59 ml Bulgar wheat; 4.92 ml grated lemon zest or 2.46 ml dried lemon zest; 44.37 ml lemon juice; 1-2 green onion, sliced fine; 1 small garlic clove, pressed; 2.46 ml Tabasco sauce or 2.46 ml hot pepper sauce; 248.05 g can garbanzo beans, drained and coarsely chopped; 31.89 g can sliced black olives; salt; cayenne pepper; 59.14 ml dried apple (see note); 29.58 ml raisins (see note) or 29.58 ml currants (see note); 59.14 ml apple juice (more if needed, see note) or 59.14 ml water (more if needed, see note); 29.58 ml chopped toasted pecans, walnuts (optional) or 29.58 ml almonds (optional); 7.39 ml butter; salt

Submitted by Olha7397

"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."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 16
Serves:: 4

ingredients

236.59 ml Bulgar wheat
FOR THE GOWN-UPS
4.92 ml grated lemon zest or 2.46 ml dried lemon zest
44.37 ml lemon juice
1-2 green onion, sliced fine
1 small garlic clove, pressed
2.46 ml Tabasco sauce or 2.46 ml hot pepper sauce
248.05 g can garbanzo beans, drained and coarsely chopped
31.89 g can sliced black olives
salt
cayenne pepper
FOR THE CHILDREN
59.14 ml dried apple (see note)
29.58 ml raisins (see note) or 29.58 ml currants (see note)
59.14 ml apple juice (more if needed, see note) or 59.14 ml water (more if needed, see note)
29.58 ml chopped toasted pecans, walnuts (optional) or 29.58 ml almonds (optional)
7.39 ml butter
salt

directions

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