Bulgur Rice Pilaf with Walnuts and Dates

• 4 tbsp. oil
• 1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 cup bulgur, washed
• 1 cup white basmati rice
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• Salt
• 1/2 cup broken walnuts
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup dates, diced

1. 1.
2. Heat 2 tbsp.
3. oil in a large wide saucepan.
4. Stir in the scallions and saute, stirring, until tender, about 3 minutes.
5. Add the bulgur or cracked wheat and rice.
6. Saute, stirring, until coated with butter, about 2 minutes.
7. 2.
8. Add the broth and 1 tsp salt, and heat to boiling, stirring.
9. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 15 min, or until the liquid is absorbed.
10. Let stand, uncovered and off the heat, for 5 minutes before serving.
11. 3.
12. Meanwhile, melt the remaining 2 tbsp.
13. butter in a small skillet.
14. When the foam subsides, stir in the walnuts, garlic, and salt to taste.
15. Saute, stirring constantly, until the walnuts are golden and fragrant.
16. 4.
17. Spoon the pilaf into a serving dish and sprinkle the top with the dates and sauteed walnuts.

oil, scallions, white basmati rice, vegetable broth, salt, walnuts, clove garlic, dates

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/4623 (may not work)