Assessment
Herb-Ginger Bulgur
Dotdash Meredith
Use your slow cooker to cook bulgur wheat with a fresh jalapeno pepper and ginger, and you'll end up with a perfectly cooked whole-grain side that's ready to be garnished with mint and lemon.
Prep/Cook Time: 1:45 Hours, Servings: 6
Ingredients
- ¾ cup bulgur, rinsed and drained
- 1½ cups water
- 1 medium fresh jalapeño pepper, seeded and thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh mint or cilantro
- 1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Directions
- Lightly coat a 1½-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add bulgur, water, 1 sliced jalapeño, oil, ginger and salt to the cooker.
- Cover and cook on Low for 1½ hours. Stir in mint and lemon peel. Serve hot or at room temperature. If desired, garnish with additional jalapeño slices and lemon wedges.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: 83 calories; 3 g fat (0 g sat, 1 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 14 g carbohydrate; 0 g total sugars; 2 g protein; 4 g fiber; 102 mg sodium; 92 mg potassium
© Dotdash Meredith. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
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