Rhubarb Pilaf   Veg   HT  ACC  30mins

Serves 4-6     Hot  Vegetarian   Grains  Fruit  Nuts  Accompaniment 

Ingredients

225g/8oz  Uncooked Bulgur Wheat

600ml/20fl.oz. Boiling Water

100g/4oz Onions, chopped

1 tbsp Vegetable Oil

1 Garlic Clove, crushed

350g/12oz  Rhubarb, chopped

6 Dried Apricots, chopped

60ml/2fl.oz. Apple Juice

1 teasp Ground  Cinnamon

A large pinch of Cayenne Pepper

3 tbsp Honey

1 teasp Soy Sauce

25g/1oz Almonds Flakes

Sprigs of Mint to garnish

Instructions

1. Place the bulgur in a large mixing bowl, add the boiling water and mix well. Cover and set aside to steep for 25 minutes. 

2. Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, heat the oil until hot, add the onions and fry gently until soft and transparent. 

3. Add the garlic and rhubarb and sauté for 1 minute, turning constantly. 

4. Add the apricots, apple juice, cinnamon and cayenne, mix well, cover and cook over a medium heat until bubbling.

5. Add the honey and tamari mix well then stir in the bulgur and heat through until hot.

6. To serve - transfer to a warm serving dish, garnish with the almonds and fresh sprigs of mint. Serve hot.

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