healthy bulgar pilaf

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Jay Pillai
San Antonio, TX

My husband is a diabetic & I am a little on the plump side. We are trying to loose weight & I have been experimenting with Bulgar Wheat for some time.We both found this recipe to be good, healthy & tasty.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For healthy bulgar pilaf

  • bulgar wheat - 140 g
  • red onion chopped - 4 tbsp
  • yellow squash cubed - 140 g
  • zuccini cubed - 140 g
  • green peas- 2 tbsp
  • green chillies - chopped - 3 medium
  • ginger - grated - 1 tsp
  • red chilly flakes - 1 tsp
  • olive oil/safflower oil - 1 tbsp
  • salt - to taste (1 tsp approx)
  • veg broth - 400 ml
  • tomatoes chopped - 2 med.
  • ccorriander leaves chopped fine -(10 sprigs)1/4 bunch
  • colby cheese grated - 2 tbsp
  • grated coconut - 2 tbsp

How To Make healthy bulgar pilaf

  • 1
    Heat a pan and dry roast the Bulgar wheat for a minute or two, until pale brown and soak in the broth.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, chop the red onions and saute till translucent.Add the green chillies.Then add the chopped vegetables (except tomatoes) along with the ginger and the red pepper flakes and Saute for 2 minutes.Add salt & the broth in which the bulgar has been soaking.Cover & cook for 4 minutes.
  • 3
    Add the chopped tomatoes & the bulgar & mix well.cook for a minute or two longer, until the broth is all absorbed. Then add the chopped coriander leaves.Mix well. Sprinkle with grated coconut and cheese & serve hot.
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