Cracked Wheat and Vegetable Pilaf
A tasty side dish of vegetables and cracked wheat.
Serves: 6 person(s) Change
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 1 hr
Yield: 6 x approx. 3/4 cup servings
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.
Tips:
Cracked wheat (bulgur) is an excellent substitute for rice.