Bulgur Pilaf(Cracked Wheat)

• vegetable cooking spray
• 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
• 1 c. bulgur wheat (large size) (bulgur comes in 5 sizes)
• 1/2 c. fine egg noodles
• 2 c. water or chicken broth
• salt and pepper to taste
• optional: 1/2 c. chopped onions and 1/2 c. currants
• 2 Tbsp. pine nuts, toasted

1. Coat medium pan with oil and melt butter.
2. If using onion, saute 2 minutes.
3. Add noodles and saute until golden color.
4. Add bulgur and water or broth.
5. Water or broth must be boiling hot before using.
6. Add salt and pepper.
7. If using currants, add along with bulgur.
8. Bring to boil and lower to simmer for 10 minutes or until water is absorbed.
9. Sprinkle with pine nuts before serving. Makes 4 servings, 1 cup each.
10. Bulgur is a very nutritious food. It is a good meat substitute if served with beans to make complete protein.

vegetable cooking spray, butter, bulgur wheat, egg noodles, water, salt, onions, pine nuts

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=262671 (may not work)