Herbed Bulgur-Lentil Pilaf

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Total Time:
1 hr 30 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
1 hr 0 min
Yield:
4 servings, 1 serving equals 1 cup pilaf
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup green lentils
  • 1 cup bulgur
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced (1 cup)
  • 1 yellow pepper, seeded and finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place lentils and 2 cups broth in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil 5 minutes, then reduce to a simmer and cook until lentils are tender and most liquid is dissolved, about 30 minutes. Drain any remaining liquid. While lentils are cooking, place bulgur and remaining 2 cups chicken broth in another small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until most liquid is dissolved and bulgur is tender, about 13 to15 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Add the bulgur to the lentils.

Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add peppers and cook until peppers are tender, another 5 minutes. Add the onion mixture to bulgur-lentil mixture. Stir in parsley, basil, chives, lemon zest, lemon juice remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to incorporate.

Per serving: Calories:300 ;Total Fat: 8 grams; Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams; Protein: 15 grams; Total carbohydrates: 47 grams; Sugar: 3 grams; Fiber: 11 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 370 milligrams

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  • on December 18, 2012

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    What an awesome, light and healthy side! While I admit there are a lot of steps, it was worth the effort. My wife loved it and asked that I make it regularly. Because we eat organic, I only had a red pepper, but I doubt it made a real difference. A definite keeper!

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  • on August 15, 2012

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    My family loved this recipe! The fresh herbs were fantastic. I didn't have any chives or a yellow pepper, so I didn't use those, and the recipe still came out great. I added the juice of a whole lemon, and next time I would add a bit more salt and pepper. You could create variations on the recipe very easily.

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  • on March 17, 2012

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    Excellent flavor. I think the bulgur needs to be soaked prior to cooking to prevent stickiness.

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