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Lentil & Bulgur Pilaf with Green & Yellow Squash

:  Fall 2004, March/April 1997, The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004)

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Based on a traditional Lebanese Lenten dish, this recipe makes a terrific meatless meal. Serve with warm whole-wheat flatbread or pita and a dollop of tangy plain yogurt.


Lentil & Bulgur Pilaf with Green & Yellow Squash Recipe

Makes: 6 servings, 1 cup each

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber | High potassium |

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Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth
  • 1 1/4 cups brown lentils, rinsed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 3/4 cup coarse bulgur, (see Ingredient note)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 1 small yellow squash, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or dill

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Preparation

  1. Combine broth, lentils, onion, bay leaf, salt, allspice and pepper in a 3-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Add bulgur and cook until the lentils and bulgur are tender and the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes more. Remove the pilaf from the heat, discard the bay leaf and stir in lemon juice.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini, squash, garlic and lemon zest; saute for 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and cilantro (or dill). Season with pepper. Stir into the pilaf. Serve hot.

Tips & Notes

  • Ingredient Note: Fiber-rich bulgur is made from whole-wheat kernels that are precooked, dried and cracked. You can find it in natural-foods stores and many supermarkets.

Nutrition

Per serving: 259 calories; 3 g fat ( 1 g sat , 2 g mono ); 4 mg cholesterol; 42 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 17 g protein; 13 g fiber; 213 mg sodium; 659 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: 67% daily value fiber, 192 mcg folate (49% dv), 16 mg vitamin C (30% dv), 4 mg iron (25% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1 1/2

Exchanges: 2 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 1/2 lean meat, 1/2 fat


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Recipe Categories

Style/Theme
Vegan
Vegetarian
Entertaining, casual
Everyday favorites
Potluck
Type of Dish
Main dish, combination meal
Main dish, vegetarian
Ethnic/Regional
Middle Eastern
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High fiber
High potassium
Total Time
45 minutes or less
Servings
6
Main Ingredient
Beans/Legumes
Meal/Course
Dinner

Season
Spring
Summer
Fall
Publication
Fall 2004
The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004)
March/April 1997
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