My bulgur wheat walnut stuffing is SO good that you’ll want to eat it right out of the bowl, so just go for it! That’s exactly what my kids do! Now that they are all old enough, they make this old-time family favorite all the time in their own kitchens, without thinking twice about it. They just always have dry bulgur wheat on hand in their pantry (you only need 3/4 cup for this whole recipe, so a little goes a long way–here is a brand I like). It’s filled with nutrients: 100% wholegrain, veggies, walnuts and it can just be dinner, or a delicious side dish with your favorite meal. No fuss: It’s so quick and easy to make and it’s so yummy, satisfying and filling…and it does a mama’s heart a lot of good!
Bulgur Wheat Walnut Stuffing
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Author: Catherine Katz
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 small yellow or red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 celery stock, rinsed and diced
- 1 medium carrot, well scrubbed and diced
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¾ cup dry bulgur wheat (red or golden)
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup coarsely ground walnuts
- ½ tsp salt
- fresh sage to taste (or ½ tsp dry sage)
- fresh thyme to taste (or ¼ tsp dry thyme)
- fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in large shallow pan over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, carrot and celery and sautee for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the dry bulgur wheat to the pan and continue to cook while stirring for a few seconds and add sage, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Add the water and cook until tender and all the liquid is absorbed (about 5-8 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in ground walnuts.
Hi
Would it still taste the same if i made it with pearl couscous instead as dont have any bulgur wheat
Hi Fateha, Pearl couscous would be OK but the cooking time and amount of liquid needed would differ greatly. Also, I am not sure it would be as much of a stuffing consistency unless you used regular couscous. I am sorry I only just saw your comment now so I don’t think it’s very helpful to you by now!! But, for next time, I really recommend the bulgur wheat it is so worth it!!
love,
Catherine
I made this recipe for the first time a few days ago and it was wonderful. So easy and so versatile.
I am delighted to hear it Liz! 🙂
I love stuffing! Can’t wait to try this recipe; so much healthier that bread-based. And, I’m sure, more flavorful too!
Thank you Donna! and really it’s so yummy, I just use it all the time as a main dish that I just serve with roasted or grilled veggies and it’s just perfect!! I can’t wait for youth try it!