Brown Rice and Bulgur

I don't remember where I found this, but it's a staple around our house now. It's chewy, kind of nutty, and very filling. It's also very easy (as long as I think about it at least an hour before I need it!) It's an easy side dish as is, upgrades easily to a pilaf (see directions below), works well under meats and sauces, leftovers go great in soup, and it is even good with a little sugar, cinnamon, and cream over it for breakfast or dessert! So many possibilities with so few ingredients. ;o)

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup  uncooked brown rice
• 1⁄2 cup bulgur
• 3  cups chicken broth or 3  cups vegetable broth or 3  cups water

Directions

1. Combine in med saucepan, bring to boil for 3-4 minutes.
2. Cover, reduce heat to low; steam approx 40 min.
3. Turn off heat, let stand 5-10 min, covered.
4. Fluff with a fork; serve hot or cool and store.
5. For pilaf, heat oil/butter in a separate pan; saute onions/garlic and chopped or shredded veggies, then stir into grains and heat through, seasoning to taste.