Bulgur with Apricots and Almonds

A flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired dish combining nutty bulgur wheat with toasted almonds, sweet dried apricots, and fresh parsley. This wholesome side dish balances savory and sweet flavors.

4 servings
22 min

Ingredients

  • cup sliced almonds
  • 1 small onion
  • tablespoons olive oil
  • cups medium bulgur
  • 1⅓ cups water
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup dried apricots
  • ½ tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Toast almonds in a dry small heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant and pale golden, about 2 minutes.

    2 min

  2. 2.

    Cook onion in oil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until softened and beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Add bulgur and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Stir in water, salt, and pepper and simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Remove from heat, then add apricots and butter and stir until butter is melted. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and almonds.

    10 min