A delicious and hearty porridge made of bulgur wheat.
Ingredients
1 cup
Bulgur, dry
(fine)
2 cup
Water, filtered
1 cup
Coconut milk, sweetened
1/4 cup
Maple syrup, pure
(or raw honey)
1 tsp
Cinnamon
1 tsp
Ginger, ground
1 cup slices
Pear
(peeled and diced small)
3/4 cup
Medjool date
(pitted, diced small)
2 tbsp
Walnuts
(halves; optional)
Instructions
Combine the bulgur and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to medium and cook uncovered stirring frequently until the water is absorbed 3 to 5 minutes.
Stir in the coconut milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, pear, and dates, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking uncovered at a gentle boil stirring occasionally until the mixture develops a porridge consistency, approximately 5 minutes.
Serve warm topped with walnut halves and additional coconut milk if desired.
Notes:
Quick Tips
This is a very versatile recipe so feel free to experiment. For example, add apples and raisins in the fall, or mango and coconut flakes in the summer, instead of pears and dates.
Nutritional Highlights
Bulgur Wheatis a whole grain made from cracked wheat. It's packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Fiber-rich foods like bulgur may reduce chronic disease risk, promote weight loss, and improve digestion and gut health.
