2 tbsp Vegetable oil
1 cup Carrot, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Onion, Coarsely chopped
1 cl Garlic, finely chopped
1 1/4 cup Bulgur
3 cup Hot chicken or beef broth
19 oz Can, tomatoes
2 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Tarragon
1 tsp Salt
1 pinch Freshly ground pepper
1 cup Celery, coarsely chopped
1 cup Green pepper, coarsely chop
1 cup Garbanzo beans, cooked & drained
1/2 cup Soy nuts, coarsely chopped
Directions
Bulgur (cracked wheat), garbanzos (chick peas) and soy nuts combine to
provide complete protein which tastes as good or even better than
Spanish rice.
Heat oil in a frypan. Add carrot, onion and garlic. Stir-cook over
medium heat 5 min. Add bulgur. Continue to stir-cook about 3 min
until bulgur is coated with pan juices.
Add broth, tomatoes, paprika, tarragon, salt and pepper. Heat to a
boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 min. Stir in celery, green
pepper, chick peas and soy nuts; cover and simmer 15 min longer until
bulgur is tender and juices are absorbed.
Turn off heat, let stand, covered, 10 min. Fluff with a fork. Makes
8 cups.
1 cup serving - 201 calories, 1 protein choice, 2 starchy choices 32
grams carbohydrate, 7 grams protein, 5 grams fat.
Source: Choice Cooking, Canadian Diabetes Assoc. 1986 Shared but not
tested by Elizabeth Rodier, Nov 93
Servings: 8 servings
Spanish Bulgur Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Diabetic; Vegetarian; Vegetables; Beans
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We hope you enjoy this Spanish Bulgur recipe.
