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Bulgur Apple Salad

Course Salad
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 cup #2medium or #3 coarse grain bulgur wheat
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 tart apple, chopped I use Granny Smiths
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2-1 tsp dried sage
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp marjoram
  • 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 - 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped optional
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a medium sized sauce pan, adding the bulgur, onions, celery, and apples
  • Cook 2 -3 minutes stirring so that the produce begins to soften and the bulgur begins to toast.
  • Add the herbs (sage, thyme, and marjoram) along with the minced garlic and continue to cook 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  • Stir in the stock or water along with the bay leaf and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to lowest possible flame, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, until all of the liquid is absorbed.
  • The bulgur will be tender but chewy.
  • Take the bay leaf out.
  • Mix in the chopped fresh parsley and season to taste.