Breakfast Bulgur Porridge

Name: Breakfast Bulgur Porridge
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup)
Ingredients: 4 cups low-fat (1%) milk; 1 cup bulgur; ⅓ cup dried cherries; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped (2 oz); ⅓ cup sliced almonds

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By Sandy Gluck

Recipe by Health September 2012

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Credit: Plamen Petkov

Recipe Summary

prep:

5 mins

cook:

15 mins

total:

20 mins

Yield:

Makes 4 servings (serving size: about 3/4 cup)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

4 cups low-fat (1%) milk
1 cup bulgur
⅓ cup dried cherries
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped (2 oz)
⅓ cup sliced almonds

Directions

Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, bulgur, dried cherries, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until the bulgur is tender and the consistency of oatmeal (10-15 minutes).

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Step 2
Divide hot porridge among 4 bowls; top with the apricots and almonds.

Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

340 calories; fat 6.7g; saturated fat 1.9g; mono fat 3.1g; poly fat 1.2g; protein 15g; carbohydrates 58g; fiber 9g; cholesterol 12mg; iron 2mg; sodium 262mg; calcium 352mg.

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