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Bulgur with Cabbage and Green Beans

Bulgur is delicious with lightly browned onion and cabbage. The green beans add a companionable flavor and texture.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 servings

Ingredients

1 cup raw bulgur
2 tablespoons light olive oil
1 large red or yellow onion, quartered and thinly sliced
One 8-ounce package shredded coleslaw cabbage
One 10-ounce package frozen French-cut green beans, thawed
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Boil 2 cups water. Pour the water over the bulgur in a heatproof container. Cover and let stand until the water is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Or combine the water and bulgur in a small saucepan and simmer until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

    Step 2

    Heat the oil in a large skillet or stir-fry pan. Add the onion and sauté over medium-low heat until translucent. Layer the cabbage and green beans over the onions, cover, and cook for 5 minutes. Then uncover, turn the heat up to medium-high, and sauté, stirring frequently until all the vegetables are lightly and evenly browned.

    Step 3

    Transfer the cooked bulgur to the skillet and stir it in. Sauté for another 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

  2. Menu

    Step 4

    Bulgur with Cabbage and Green Beans (this page)

    Step 5

    Black Bean Salad with Feta and Red Peppers (page 43)

    Step 6

    Steamed summer squash

    Step 7

    Fresh fruit or any fruity dessert from Chapter Eleven

  3. nutrition information

    Step 8

    Calories: 166

    Step 9

    Total Fat: 5g

    Step 10

    Protein: 5g

    Step 11

    Carbohydrate: 26g

    Step 12

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 13

    Sodium: 12mg

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