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Mushroom, Onion & Bulgur Pilaf

Mushroom, Onion & Bulgur Pilaf

Bulgur is wheat kernels that have been steam-cooked, dried, and then cracked. It’s available in three different granulations: coarse, medium, and fine. Coarse bulgur is the best for pilafs.

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 pound cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 cup coarse bulgur
1 1/2 cups chicken broth, homemade or canned
1 cup water
3/4 teaspoon tarragon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts

1 Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a Dutch oven or flameproof casserole, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are golden brown and slightly caramelized, about 15 minutes.

2 Add the mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes.

3 Stir in the bulgur, broth, water, tarragon, salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil. Cover, place in the oven, and bake for 20 minutes or until the bulgur is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.

4 Stir in the parsley and walnuts before serving.

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition Information (per serving)
alories 235  •  total fat 6g (saturated 0.7g)  •  cholesterol 0mg  •  dietary fiber 10g  •  carbohydrate 37g  •  protein 11g  •  sodium 504mg