Bulgur Wheat with Leek and Lima Beans
This Cracked Wheat or Bulgur Wheat with Leek and Lima Beans recipe is cooked in chicken stock, then loaded with fresh spices and vegetables! This is the ideal healthy side dish for your family dinner. It is full of healthy goodness and completes a dinner with a meat entree.
When was the last time you had a delicious bowl of Cracked Wheat or Bulgur Wheat? Bulgur Wheat is sometimes called cracked wheat and is a great source of fiber. Bulgar Wheat is also known to be a great source of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants.
Although there is not much difference between cracked wheat and bulgur wheat, the cooking process is the same. Its color may be a bit different depending on the brand but it is all the same.
Bulgur does contain gluten and if you have known allergies, you should consult your doctor and probably stay away from it.
A little bit of information about Bulgur Wheat
In the Caribbean, bulgur wheat is cooked similar to rice. It is usually served with a side of vegetables, meat, poultry, or seafood. It is also served in the form of porridge or Wheat Akasan.
Cooking this type of grain is simple as most grains. I usually add tons of herbs and spices for more flavor. Wheat is a bit bland, so the more flavor you add, the better it will taste. If you also cook the bulgur in a vegetable or chicken stock, it will taste so much better.
You can also add beans, peas, and even vegetables when cooking bulgur. It is a very versatile grain and will help you stay healthier.
Cracked Wheat or Bulgur Wheat with Leek and Lima Beans
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic chopped
- 1 small to medium sized leek cleaned and chopped finely
- 1 small onion sliced finely
- 1 tablespoon herbes de provence
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 cup lima beans thawed
- 3-4 cups vegetable stock or chicken stock
- 2 cups cracked bulgur wheat ble, cleaned and washed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- One whole hot pepper optional
Instructions
- In a heavy bottom pot, heat oil. Add garlic, leek and onion. Add herbes de provence and cumin powder. Stir to mix and let cook for about 1 - 2 minutes
- Add lima beans and mix well. Add stock and bring to a boil.
- Add bulgur wheat to boiling liquid and slowly stir to mix. Do not over mix. Add salt and pepper to taste and additional seasoning and hot pepper if necessary.
- When water has evaporated,
- reduce heat to low, cover and continue to cook for about 20 - 30 minutes or until cooked. Remove hot pepper before serving.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
Nutrition info is automatically generated and provided as a courtesy and as an estimate only.
