How to Cook Bulgur

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Look for bulgur in whole food stores.. Don't confuse bulgur for cracked wheat.. Pick bulgur for recipes that compliment its natural nutty flavor.

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1

Look for bulgur in whole food stores.

Step 1

Look for bulgur in whole food stores.

2

Don't confuse bulgur for cracked wheat.

Step 2

Don't confuse bulgur for cracked wheat.

3

Pick bulgur for recipes that compliment its natural nutty flavor.

Step 3

Pick bulgur for recipes that compliment its natural nutty flavor.

4

Try several types of bulgur wheat.

Step 4

Try several types of bulgur wheat.

5

Measure 1 cup (164g) of bulgur.

Step 5

Measure 1 cup (164g) of bulgur.

6

Bring 2 cups (0.

Step 6

Bring 2 cups (0.

7

Pour the 2 cups of water into the bowl containing your bulgur.

Step 7

Pour the 2 cups of water into the bowl containing your bulgur.

8

Place the lid on the bowl or saucepan.

Step 8

Place the lid on the bowl or saucepan.

9

Start your kitchen timer.

Step 9

Start your kitchen timer.

10

Drain any remaining liquid out of the saucepan or bowl.

Step 10

Drain any remaining liquid out of the saucepan or bowl.

11

Fluff the bulgur with a fork.

Step 11

Fluff the bulgur with a fork.

12

Sauté 1/2 of a medium onion in 1 tbsp.

Step 12

Sauté 1/2 of a medium onion in 1 tbsp.

13

Add additional vegetables, such as carrots, mushrooms or bitter greens.

Step 13

Add additional vegetables, such as carrots, mushrooms or bitter greens.

14

Add garlic to the pan.

Step 14

Add garlic to the pan.

15

Pour 2 cups (0.

Step 15

Pour 2 cups (0.

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Heat the liquid to a boil.

Step 16

Heat the liquid to a boil.

17

Pour 1 cup (164 g) of bulgur into the pan.

Step 17

Pour 1 cup (164 g) of bulgur into the pan.

18

Take the pan off of the hot burner.

Step 18

Take the pan off of the hot burner.

19

Let the grain sit for 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 19

Let the grain sit for 20 to 30 minutes.

20

Remove the lid and fluff with a fork.

Step 20

Remove the lid and fluff with a fork.

21

Serve immediately.

Step 21

Serve immediately.

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