Bon Appetit/December 2004

Bulgur and Green Lentil Pilaf

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
8 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
5-1/4 cups water 3/4 cup green lentils (about 6 ounces) 2 Turkish bay leaves
2-1/4 cups medium bulgur (cracked wheat) 1-1/4 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 3/4 cup silvered almonds, toasted
1/3 cup caramelized onions reserved from chicken



1 Bring first 3 ingredients to boil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Partially cover pan, reduce heat to low, and simmer until lentils are almost tender, about 15 minutes. Mix in bulgur, salt, and spices. Cover; simmer until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes longer. Season with pepper. Discard bay leaves. Serve topped with almonds and reserved onions.

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