Fragrant Bulgur Pilaf (moosewood)

Total Time: 47 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 27 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3/4 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced carrot
• 1/2 cup diced bell pepper (red or green)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups bulgur
• 3 cups vegetable stock or 3 cups water
• 1/4 cup toasted ground nuts
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh spearmint or 1 1/2 tablespoons dried spearmint
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh lovage or 2 tablespoons celery leaves
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 300 degrees.
• 2 in an ovenproof skillet large enough to contain all the ingredients, saute the onion, carrot, and pepper in the oil.
• 3 when the onion and carrot have just softened, add the bulgur and saute for a minute or two, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
• 4 add all of the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil.
• 5 cover and bake for 20 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.
• 6 served topped with crumbled feta cheese, if desired.