Low Fat Fragrant Bulgur Pilaf

Delight your taste buds with this Low Fat Fragrant Bulgur Pilaf, a wholesome, aromatic dish that's as nutritious as it is flavorful. Infused with warm spices like cumin, coriander, and cinnamon, and brought to life with fresh parsley and a zesty splash of lemon juice, this pilaf is a light and satisfying addition to your meal rotation. Made with heart-healthy bulgur wheat and simmered in flavorful low-sodium vegetable broth, it’s a low-fat, high-fiber recipe that’s perfect as a side dish or a simple vegetarian main. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pot wonder is not only quick and easy but also endlessly versatile—serve it alongside roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, or enjoy it as a meal prep staple for the week.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup bulgur wheat
• 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced carrot. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent and the carrots are tender.

Step 3

Mix in the ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, and dried thyme. Cook for another minute until the spices are fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the bulgur wheat, coating it well with the oil and spices.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a simmer. Once it begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and cook for 15 minutes or until the bulgur has absorbed all the liquid.

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat. Let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf, then fluff the bulgur pilaf with a fork.

Step 9

Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and lemon juice, adjusting salt and pepper to taste if necessary.

Step 10

Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy as a light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(871.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	871.1

Total Fat 17.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1538.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 165.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.4g	0%
Total Sugars 10.4g
Protein 25.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 187.6mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 1629.7mg	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: 16.9%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 72.2%