Spiced Bulgur Pilaf with Currants & Pine Nuts

By Mom_s

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3/4 tsp ground coriander
• 3/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1 cup bulgur, rinsed
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/3 cup currants (raisins, dried cranberries, or dried cherries could be substituted)
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1/3 cup toasted pine nut

Preparation

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic clove, coriander and cumin. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion begins to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add bulgur and salt, and cook for an additional minute. Add water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in currants, and re-cover. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Fluff with a fork and stir in green onions and pine nuts. Serve.

Serves 4.