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Bulgur Pilaf with Kale and Tomatoes

Enjoy a combination of nutritious vegetables and a whole grain all in one easy side dish. It goes equally well with Broiled Sirloin with Chile-Roasted Onions (page 176), Herb Chicken with Panko-Pecan Crust (page 148), or Wine-Poached Salmon (page 109).

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4; 3/4 cup per serving

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
2 cups Chicken Broth (page 50) or commercial fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups chopped kale
3/4 cup uncooked bulgur
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 medium Italian plum (Roma) tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the onion for 3 minutes, or until soft, stirring frequently.

    Step 2

    Stir in the broth, kale, bulgur, garlic, pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil, still over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 12 minutes, or until the bulgur is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.

    Step 3

    Stir in the tomato. Cook for 1 minute, or until heated through. Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice.

  2. Cook’s Tip

    Step 4

    Instead of the kale, you can use spinach in this recipe. Add the spinach with the tomato, stirring just until the spinach wilts.

  3. Nutrition information

    Step 5

    (Per serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 149

    Step 7

    Total fat: 3.0g

    Step 8

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 9

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 10

    Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 11

    Monounsaturated: 1.5g

    Step 12

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 13

    Sodium: 124mg

    Step 14

    Carbohydrates: 28g

    Step 15

    Fiber: 6g

    Step 16

    Sugars: 2g

    Step 17

    Protein: 6g

    Step 18

    Calcium: 66mg

    Step 19

    Potassium: 354mg

  4. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 20

    1 1/2 starch

    Step 21

    1 vegetable

    Step 22

    1/2 fat

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