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Orange-scented bulgar pilaf

Try this vegan pilaf, full of Middle Eastern flavours and high in iron.

  • Hands-on time: 10 mins
  • Time to make: 20 mins, plus 15-20 standing
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 5.0
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 red onions, sliced into rings
  • 2 medium fennel bulbs, prepared as above
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups bulgar wheat
  • zest and juice of 2 oranges, juice made up to 2½ cups with water
  • handful (about 1/4 cup) each of green and black olives
  • ½ cup toasted almonds, chopped
  • flatleaf parsley, roughly chopped, to garnish
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Sauté the onion and fennel in the oil for 10 min until both are tender to the point of a knife. Stir in the bulgar wheat, the orange zest and diluted juice.

    2 Bring to the boil, then take off the heat and leave to stand, covered, for 15 min or until the bulgar wheat is fluffy and tender.

    3 Stir in the olives and almonds and season with black pepper. Serve garnished with the parsley.

    HFG tip

    Almonds are a super performer for protecting you against heart disease – they’re low in saturated fat and rich in calcium and magnesium. Try having three to six a day to reap the benefits.

     

    One comment on Orange-scented bulgar pilaf

    1. 25280496 March 7, 2024 at 5:16 pm #

      Delicious as a side to pan-fried fish.

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