Minted Bulgur Pilaf

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Minted Bulgur Pilaf

 

3/4 cup bulgur {cracked wheat}

1/3 cup chopped onion

1 large garlic clove, minced

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom seed

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 cup butter or margarine

1 10 1/2 oz. can condensed consomme

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 cup carrots, finely chopped

1/3 cup golden raisins

1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves or

1 tablespoon dried mint leaves, crushed

1/2 cup chopped tomato

 

Brown bulgur, onion, garlic and seasonings in butter in a saucepan until tender.

Add consomme,, lemon juice, carrots, raisins and mint; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, or until done, stirring occasionally.

Stir in tomatoes; heat to serve. Serves 4.