Recipe Summary:

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Number of Servings: 6

Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 0.50

Ingredients:
1 cup medium grind bulgur
2 cups vegetable stock
1 tsp ground cumin, divided
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 chopped parsley

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

Nutrition Facts

Lemon Bulgur and Chickpea Pilaf
Serving Size 1/6 of recipe