Bulgur-Rice Pilaf with Green Beans
Toasting enhances the flavor of nuts, enabling just a small amount to perk up an entire dish. Here toasted almonds supply a pleasant crunch to this lemon-scented pilaf.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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2 teaspoons cooking oil
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1 14-ounce can (1-3/4 cups) vegetable broth
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2/3 cup quick-cooking brown rice
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2/3 cup bulgur
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1 9-ounce package frozen cut or French-cut green beans
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1/4 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
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1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
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2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
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Spiral-cut or shredded carrot (optional)
Directions
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In a large saucepan cook onion in hot oil about 5 minutes or until onion is almost tender. Carefully add broth, rice, bulgur, and frozen beans. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 15 minutes or until rice, bulgur, and beans are tender. Stir in lemon peel. Sprinkle cheese and almonds over rice mixture. If desired, garnish with carrot. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 229, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 534 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 10 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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