Baked Bulgur with Pecans
Submitted by knightwill
Nutty baked bulgur wheat seasoned with dried basil and tossed with toasted pecans. A simple, wholesome vegetarian side dish ready in 30 minutes flat.
YIELD
6 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
20 minREADY
30 minSix ingredients, one baking dish, and half an hour. That’s the whole story here.
Bulgur wheat gets mixed with dried basil, salt, and pepper, then soaked in boiling water and baked covered until the grains turn fluffy and tender.
A handful of chopped pecans folded in at the end brings a buttery crunch that elevates this from plain grain to something you’ll actually look forward to eating alongside roasted chicken, grilled fish, or a big vegetable stew.
It’s the kind of side dish that quietly makes everything else on the plate better.
Pro Tips
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet for a few minutes before adding them. It deepens their flavor significantly.
- Keep the baking dish tightly covered so no steam escapes. The bulgur needs that trapped moisture to cook through properly.
- Leftovers make a great base for grain bowls. Toss with roasted vegetables, feta, and a lemon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).
Lightly oil a 1 quart baking dish or spray with a nonstick cooking spray.
Place bulgur, basil, salt and pepper in prepared baking dish. Add boiling water and mix well.
Cover tightly and bake 20 minutes.
Fluff with a fork, add pecans, and mix well.
Serve hot.
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