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Bulgur, Apricot, and Pine Nut Dressing

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Sweet and sour dried apricots and creamy feta brighten this dressing, for a lively contrast with the more soothing Thanksgiving dishes usually on the table.

Cooks' note:

Bulgur can be made, without pine nuts, feta, and parsley, 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat in a heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, before adding remaining ingredients.

*Available at Middle Eastern markets and kalustyans.com.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    50 min

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2/3 cup pine nuts (3 1/2 oz)
1 large onion, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 cup coarse bulgur* (5 1/2 oz)
1 3/4 cups water
1/2 cup dried apricots (preferably California; 3 oz), finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 oz feta, coarsely crumbled (3/4 cup)
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook pine nuts, stirring constantly, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.

    Step 2

    Add onion to pan, then reduce heat to moderately low and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, about 6 minutes. Add bulgur and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in water, apricots, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, until bulgur is tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in nuts, feta, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.

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