NOW Foods - Maple Apple Pilaf

Maple Apple Pilaf

Adapted from the Vermont Maple Festival Cookbook, St. Albans, Vermont, 2005

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This is very high in fiber and has only one gram of fat.

Ingredients

1 cup apple juice

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 cup bulgur wheat

1 apple, peeled, cored, and chopped

1/2 cup raisins

In a medium saucepan, combine apple juice and cinnamon; bring to a boil over high heat.
Stir in bulgur and reduce to low; simmer covered for 10 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed by the bulgur, but the texture is still a little tender and chewy.
Remove saucepan from heat and let stand for 5 minutes, covered.
Stir in chopped apple, raisins, and maple syrup. You may add chopped walnuts for added flavor and texture.
Serve hot as a side dish, cold as a salad or room temperature.

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