Low Sodium Bulgur Pilaf

Elevate your mealtime with this hearty and healthy Low Sodium Bulgur Pilaf—a flavorful twist on a classic side dish designed to be kind to your heart. This recipe combines nutty bulgur wheat with a vibrant medley of carrots, celery, and onion, all simmered to perfection in low sodium vegetable broth for a light yet satisfying texture. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, dried thyme, and oregano, and finished with a refreshing touch of lemon juice and fresh parsley, this dish is a low-sodium powerhouse packed with wholesome ingredients and robust flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a nutritious side or a simple main course. Perfect for meal prep and versatile enough to pair with a variety of proteins—this one-pot wonder is proof that healthy eating doesn’t have to skimp on taste!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Bulgur wheat
• 2 cups Low sodium vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 small, diced Onion
• 1 medium, diced Carrot
• 1 diced Celery stalk
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the saucepan. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the bulgur wheat to the saucepan and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the bulgur is lightly toasted.

Step 5

Pour the low sodium vegetable broth into the saucepan, then add the ground black pepper, dried thyme, and dried oregano.

Step 6

Stir well, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the saucepan and let the bulgur simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the bulgur is tender.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Fluff the bulgur pilaf with a fork, stir in chopped fresh parsley and lemon juice, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(930.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	998.7

Total Fat 31.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 388.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 165.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.2g	0%
Total Sugars 11.1g
Protein 27.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 176.5mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 1695.4mg	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: 26.5%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 63.0%