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Middle Eastern Pilaf
The nutritious goodness of bulgur with a hint of honey and spice and a sprinkling of Almond Accents® Honey Roasted Flavored Sliced Almonds—that’s the formula for this hearty side dish. It’s perfect with chicken, lamb or pork.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
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2
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tablespoons olive oil
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1
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cup bulgur or cracked wheat
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2
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cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
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2
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tablespoons honey
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1/2
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teaspoon salt
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1/2
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teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2
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cup currants
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1/2
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cup dried cherries
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1
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cup Almond Accents® Honey Roasted Flavored Sliced Almonds
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In heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add bulgur and cook, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes or until bulgur is lightly toasted. Add broth, honey, salt and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat without stirring about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Mix in currants and cherries, fluffing gently with a fork. Cover and let sit 5 minutes. Mix in 1/2 cup Almond Accents, transfer pilaf to serving dish and sprinkle with remaining Almond Accents.
Serves 6
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 335 calories; 15 g fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 338 mg sodium; 45 g carbohydrate; 6 g fiber; 8 g protein
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Middle Eastern Pilaf
Preparation Time : 10 minutes
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2
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tablespoons olive oil
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|
1
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cup bulgur or cracked wheat
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|
2
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cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
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2
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tablespoons honey
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1/2
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teaspoon salt
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1/2
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teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2
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cup currants
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1/2
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cup dried cherries
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1
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cup Almond Accents® Honey Roasted Flavored Sliced Almonds
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In heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add bulgur and cook, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes or until bulgur is lightly toasted. Add broth, honey, salt and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat without stirring about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Mix in currants and cherries, fluffing gently with a fork. Cover and let sit 5 minutes. Mix in 1/2 cup Almond Accents, transfer pilaf to serving dish and sprinkle with remaining Almond Accents.
Serves 6
Nutrition Information Per Serving: 335 calories; 15 g fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 338 mg sodium; 45 g carbohydrate; 6 g fiber; 8 g protein |
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