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Bulgur Pilaf with Spinach





Yields
Serves 8

Time: 40 minutes.

 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
 1 large onion, diced
 2 garlic cloves, minced
 2 cups bulgur wheat
 1 qt. chicken broth or water
 1 pound spinach leaves, chopped
 1 teaspoon salt
 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Step 1
1

Heat a medium pot over medium-high heat, 2 minutes. Add oil, then stir in onion and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.

Step 2
2

Pour in bulgur and stir to coat with oil. Add broth. Let mixture come to a boil, then stir in spinach, cover, and reduce heat to simmer. Cook until all liquid has been absorbed and bulgur is tender, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and lemon juice.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories209
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.7g10%

Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 2.5mg1%
Sodium 823mg36%
Total Carbohydrate 32g12%

Dietary Fiber 8.3g30%
Protein 6.8g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.