Bulgur Pilaf with Apricots and Raisins

Elevate your side dish game with this Bulgur Pilaf with Apricots and Raisins, a vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired recipe that pairs nutty bulgur wheat with the natural sweetness of dried fruits. This easy-to-make pilaf is richly seasoned with warm spices like cinnamon and cumin, then simmered in vegetable broth for a deeply aromatic base. Chopped apricots and raisins provide bursts of sweetness, while toasted slivered almonds and fresh parsley add a delightful crunch and freshness to each bite. Perfect as a nutrient-packed vegetarian main or a flavorful side, this dish comes together in just 35 minutes and is an enticing way to bring savory, sweet, and spiced flavors to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup bulgur wheat
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 0.333 cup, chopped dried apricots
• 0.333 cup raisins
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons, toasted slivered almonds

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until soft and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, ground cinnamon, and ground cumin, and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the bulgur wheat to the saucepan and stir to coat it with the oil and spices.

Step 5

Stir in the chopped apricots, raisins, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan.

Step 7

Let the pilaf simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the bulgur is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

Step 8

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the pilaf sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Fluff the pilaf with a fork and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.

Step 10

Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with toasted slivered almonds before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(947.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1659.4

Total Fat 63.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2356.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 252.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 52.6g	0%
Total Sugars 60.7g
Protein 47.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 366.6mg	0%
Iron 12.4mg	0%
Potassium 2971.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value 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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.1%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 57.1%