Sugar-Free Fragrant Bulgur Pilaf

Elevate your mealtime with this wholesome and aromatic Sugar-Free Fragrant Bulgur Pilaf, a light yet satisfying dish that's packed with flavor and perfect for health-conscious eaters. This recipe combines nutty, fiber-rich bulgur wheat with a medley of warm spices like cinnamon and cumin, creating a subtly spiced, Mediterranean-inspired pilaf. Enhanced with fresh parsley, zesty lemon, and the crunch of toasted pine nuts, this dish is as vibrant as it is nourishing. Made without any added sugar and simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth, it's an easy one-pot recipe ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect as a comforting side dish or a light vegetarian main, this pilaf is ideal for weeknight dining or impressing guests with its fragrant, wholesome allure.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

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 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the bulgur wheat in a fine mesh strainer under cold running water. Drain well and set aside.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until the garlic is fragrant.

Step 4

Add the rinsed bulgur wheat to the saucepan and stir to coat the grains with the oil, cooking for 2 minutes to toast slightly.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and stir in the cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the bulgur is tender.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from the heat. Discard the cinnamon stick and bay leaf.

Step 8

Fluff the bulgur pilaf with a fork, then gently stir in the chopped parsley, lemon zest, and toasted pine nuts.

Step 9

Adjust seasoning to taste, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(834.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1247.8

Total Fat 47.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3527.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 187.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.4g	0%
Total Sugars 13.3g
Protein 35.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 251.2mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 2026.4mg	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: 32.1%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 57.0%