Best 6 Bulgur With Dried Cranberries Recipes

BULGUR PILAF WITH ALMONDS AND DRIED CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• In a small skillet over medium heat, cook almonds, tossing occasionally, until golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from skillet, and let cool. (Or use oven method; see note, below.) Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add bulgur; stir to coat.
• Add broth; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover saucepan, and simmer until liquid has evaporated and bulgur is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; sprinkle bulgur with cranberries. Cover, and set aside to steam, about 5 minutes.
• Add toasted almonds to bulgur; fluff with a fork. Serve.

BULGUR WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• 1.) Place bulgur in a large bowl; cover with 2 cups boiling water. Let stand until liquid is absorbed (30 minutes). Fluff with a fork. 2.) Add cucumber and remaining ingredients; toss gently to combine.

BULGUR STUFFING WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES & HAZELNUTS

Steps:

• Over medium heat, in a dutch oven, heat oil.
• Add onions and celery and cook, stirring often, for approximately 5 to 8 minutes or until softened.
• To softened mixture, add garlic, cinnamon, and allspice and cook for 1 minute, stirring often.
• Add bulgur, stir for a few minutes to combine, than add broth, bay leaf, and salt.
• Bring to a simmer.
• Reduce heat to low, cover dutch oven and simmer until all liquid is gone and bulgur is tender, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
• In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine dried cranberries and orange juice.
• Cover with plastic wrap and add a few slits in the plastic wrap for vents.
• Microwave on high for approximately 2 minutes.
• This step can also be done on the stove top.
• In a small saucepan, bring dried cranberries and orange juice to a simmer.
• Remove from microwave or heat and set aside to let cranberries plump.
• In large mixing bowl, add bulgur and discard the bay leaf.
• Add cranberries, toasted hazelnuts, parsley, and pepper to bulgur.
• Fluff mixture with a fork and serve.
• NOTE: If making the stuffing ahead of time and reheating; place bowl of stuffing in a baking dish with 1/2 cup water added.
• Cover stuffing and microwave on high for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through.
• The stuffing can also be baked at 350F degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or also until heated through.
• If using to stuff a turkey, prepare as stated above.
• Let cool completely and place about 5 cups of stuffing loosely into the turkey cavities.
• Heat remainder separately.

WILD RICE AND BULGUR PILAF WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add onion, celery, cranberries and bulgur.
• Cook until wheat is browned, 3-4 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning.
• Add cooked wild rice, broth, and thyme.
• Stir well.
• Simmer, covered, until wheat is cooked (about 15 minutes).
• Stir in green onions.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• This can be served immediately (while warm), or you can make it 1-2 days ahead and refrigerate.
• To reheat, cover and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

BULGUR SALAD WITH GREENS, BARBERRIES AND YOGURT

Steps:

• Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the bulgur and salt to taste, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Remove from the heat, uncover and place a clean dishtowel over the pan, then replace the lid. Allow to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes. Uncover and place on a baking sheet or in a wide bowl to cool.
• Meanwhile, strip the chard leaves from the stems (retain the stems if they're wide and meaty) and wash well in 2 changes of water. Steam above 1 inch of boiling water for about 2 minutes, until wilted; alternatively, blanch for about 1 minute in salted boiling water. Transfer to a bowl of cold water, then drain and squeeze out excess water, taking the chard up by the handful. Chop fine.
• Dice the chard stems. Measure out 1 cup. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat in a medium skillet and add the chard stems. Cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes, just until crisp-tender. Add 1 minced garlic clove, stir for about 30 seconds, until fragrant, and remove from the heat.
• Combine the bulgur, chopped chard, chard stems, chopped tarragon and mint, za'atar, allspice and barberries in a large bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, and olive oil. Toss with the bulgur mixture. Transfer to a platter or a wide salad bowl.
• Pound the remaining garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle. Stir into the yogurt. Spoon on top of the salad and serve.

BULGUR WITH LEEKS, CRANBERRIES, AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chopped leeks and sauté until very tender, about 12 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to boil. Stir in bulgur and boil 5 minutes. Add dried cranberries. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 15 minutes. Fluff with fork. Mix in sliced almonds. Season to taste with salt and pepper.