Herbed Bulgur-Lentil Pilaf

Ellie Krieger

2008, Ellie Krieger, All Rights Reserved

Show: Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger Episode: Food Fix

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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 g; (Sat Fat 1.5 g, Mono Fat 5 g, Poly Fat 1.5 g) ; Protein 15 g; Carb 47 g; Fiber 11 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 370 mg

Excellent source of: Protein, Fiber, Niacin, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Manganese

Good source of: Vitamin B6, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium

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  • on January 26, 2012

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    Fantastic! I had red pepper instead of yellow, only fresh flat leaf parseley (no basil or chives on hand. I also used red instead of green lentils which I had on hand. I was majorly impressed! I will make this many more times. YUM!

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  • on January 25, 2012

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    This is AMAZING!!! Did you guys hear me??????? AMAZING!!!!! When I made the lentils, I added a bay leaf, quartered onion, and a sprig of thyme-just from other recipes-other than that, I made it to the letter...am so excited for dinner...already had a bit for lunch...couldn't help it. Thank you, Ellie, for something healthy but TASTY!

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  • on February 06, 2011

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    Delicious. To make a full meal I would consider adding some grilled chicken. I am always looking for new ways to incorporate healthy grains and this is a great option!!

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