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

A tasty side dish of vegetables and cracked wheat.

Author: Family Health Network
Date: February 15, 2001

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

Serves: 6 person(s)

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

Ingredients:

1 cup boiling water
1 medium carrot, diced
2 Tbsp chopped parsley
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp lite salt
9 oz corn kernels, canned, drained
14 oz diced tomatoes, canned
1 cup bulgur
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 350F.

Add remaining ingredients to cracked wheat and mix well.

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

Serve as an accompaniment to a main meal.