Salads and Vegetables: Vegetable Dishes: Cracked Wheat and Vegetable Pilaf

A tasty side dish of vegetables and cracked wheat.

Author: CalorieKing
Date: May 13, 2010

Suggestions: Cracked wheat (bulgur) is an excellent substitute for rice.

Serves: 6 person(s)
Yield: 6 x approx. 3/4 cup servings

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

1 cup boiling water
1 cup bulgur
2 Tbsp chopped parsley
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
9 oz canned corn kernels, drained
14 oz canned low-sodium diced tomatoes
1 medium carrot, diced
4 spring onions, chopped

Directions:

Place cracked wheat into a bowl, pour over boiling water. Stand for 1 hour, or until liquid is absorbed.

Preheat oven to 350ºF.

Add remaining ingredients to cracked wheat and mix well.

Spoon mixture into a lightly greased casserole dish. Bake in preheated oven for 1-1/2 hours, or until vegetables are tender.

Serve as an accompaniment to a main meal.