Zucchini and Apple Bulgur

Makes a great side dish for other entrees or vegetarian meals.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup water
• 2⁄3 cup  apple juice
• 3⁄4 cup bulgur (cracked wheat)
• 3  tablespoons pine nuts
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons  oil
• 1  cup  chopped apple
• 1  cup  chopped zucchini
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. In a saucepan, bring water and apple juice to a boil.
2. Add bulgur and return to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
4. Lightly toast pine nuts in a dry skillet; remove from skillet and set aside to cool.
5. Saute apple and zucchini in oil until soft; stir in salt, cardamom, cinnamon, cooked bulgur, and pine nuts.
6. Serve.