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Lemon, Bulgar and Chickpea Pilaf
Photo: Ernest Porzi

Lemon, Bulgar and Chickpea Pilaf

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

353
Calories
11g
Protein
17g
Fat
44g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chickpea 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained 134
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Bulgur not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup bulgur, medium grind
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1

1.Place bulgur in a bowl.

2

2.Bring stock to a boil, add half the cumin, and pour stock over bulgur. Stir once and let sit 10 to 15 minutes, until most of the liquid has been absorbed and bulgur is fluffy.

3

3.Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sautè onion, green pepper and half the garlic 3 to 5 minutes, stirring, until onion is translucent. Add remaining garlic and cumin. Sautè about 30 seconds.

4

4.Stir in bulgur and chickpeas. Stir together a few minutes. Then add remaining ingredients, combine well and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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