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Bulgur Pilaf with Broccoli and Carrots

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 20, 2010
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A nice change of pace from the more common rice pilaf, this meatless bulgur entrée is sure to satisfy both young and old.

Bulgur Pilaf with Broccoli and Carrots

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 6 hr 35 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked bulgur wheat or cracked wheat
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 medium carrots, shredded (2 2/3 cups)
  • 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 2 cans (14 oz each) vegetable or chicken broth
  • 4 cups chopped fresh broccoli
  • 1 cup shredded Colby cheese (4 oz)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except broccoli and cheese.
  • Step 
    2
    Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or just until bulgur is tender.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in broccoli. Sprinkle with cheese. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 15 minutes or until broccoli is tender and cheese is melted.

Nutrition

250 Calories
7g Total Fat
10g Protein
37g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
250
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
7g
10%
Saturated Fat
4g
20%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
20mg
6%
Sodium
860mg
36%
Potassium
460mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
37g
12%
Dietary Fiber
9g
36%
Sugars
5g
Protein
10g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
110%
110%
Vitamin C
35%
35%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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