Zucchini and Apple Bulgur Recipe
β¨ Description: This delightful Zucchini and Apple Bulgur recipe combines the freshness of zucchini and the crisp sweetness of apples with hearty bulgur, creating a wholesome dish perfect for any mealtime. It’s a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will surely satisfy your taste buds!
π Cook Time: 30 minutes
π Prep Time: 10 minutes
π Total Time: 40 minutes
π½οΈ Servings: 4
π Yield: Not specified
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3/4 | Water |
| 2/3 | Bulgur |
| 3/4 | Pine nuts |
| 3 | Apple |
| 1 1/2 | Zucchini |
| 1 | Salt |
| 1 | Ground cardamom |
| 1/2 | Ground cinnamon |
| 1/4 | Olive oil |
| 1/4 | Apple juice |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 218.9
- Fat Content: 9.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 300.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 31.1g
- Fiber Content: 6.3g
- Sugar Content: 8.7g
- Protein Content: 4.6g
Recipe Keywords:
Apple, Fruit, Vegetable, Low Protein, Vegan, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Less than 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, bring water and apple juice to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, add bulgur to the saucepan, and return the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the liquid is fully absorbed and the bulgur is tender.
- While the bulgur is cooking, lightly toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until they turn golden brown and become fragrant. Remove them from the skillet and set aside to cool.
- In the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced apples and sliced zucchini, and sautΓ© until they become tender, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the apples and zucchini are tender, stir in the salt, ground cardamom, and ground cinnamon, combining them well with the cooked bulgur and toasted pine nuts.
- Serve the Zucchini and Apple Bulgur warm as a delightful side dish or as a light main course. Enjoy the wholesome flavors and textures!
This Zucchini and Apple Bulgur recipe offers a perfect balance of sweetness from the apples, nuttiness from the pine nuts, and earthiness from the zucchini, creating a dish that’s not only delicious but also nutritious and satisfying. It’s a wonderful addition to your recipe collection, offering a healthy option for any occasion. Give it a try and delight your taste buds with this flavorful creation!
