Bulgar wheat pilaf with peanuts & raisins
Bulgar wheat pilaf. Recipe and photo: Irini Savva.
This simple and festive bulgar wheat pilaf is inspired by a Mediterranean style pilaf. Bulgar wheat is a whole grain cracked wheat that is high in fibre and full of nutritional value, making this pilaff a healthier side dish.
BULGAR WHEAT PILAF WITH PEANUTS & RAISINS
Serves 4
1 small onion, diced
1 cup bulgar wheat
100g mixed peanuts and raisins
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Sauté onion in olive oil in a medium pan until softened. Remove from heat and stir in bulgar wheat, 2 cups hot water, peanuts and raisins and cinnamon.
Bring to a soft boil, remove the pan, cover with a lid and leave to rest for 10 minutes until the bulgar wheat is cooked through.
Fluff the bulgar stuffing with a fork and mix in the chopped parsley. Serve alongside a roast dinner or lunch.
VARIATIONS: Substitute peanuts with walnuts, pecan nuts or almonds and dried cranberries for raisins.
