Bulgur Pilaf(Cracked Wheat) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

vegetable cooking spray
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 c. bulgur wheat (large size) (bulgur comes in 5 sizes)
1/2 c. fine egg noodles
2 c. water or chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
optional: 1/2 c. chopped onions and 1/2 c. currants
2 Tbsp. pine nuts, toasted

Preparation

Coat medium pan with oil and melt butter.
If using onion, saute 2 minutes.
Add noodles and saute until golden color.
Add bulgur and water or broth.
Water or broth must be boiling hot before using.
Add salt and pepper.
If using currants, add along with bulgur.
Bring to boil and lower to simmer for 10 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Sprinkle with pine nuts before serving. Makes 4 servings, 1 cup each.
Bulgur is a very nutritious food. It is a good meat substitute if served with beans to make complete protein.