[Obesity Discussion]

BULGUR PILAF
(Makes 4 servings)

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped celery
1 cup uncooked bulgur or cracked
wheat
2 cups chicken or beef broth, or 1
chicken bouillon cube dissolved in 2
cups boiling water
teaspoon salt or to taste
Melt butter in heavy saucepan. Sauté onion, green pepper and celery over moderate beat until onion is soft told golden.

Add dry bulgur or cracked wheat and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.

Add broth and salt. Bring to boil, then cover and reduce heat. Cook until all moisture is absorbed and grain is light and fluffy, about 20 minutes for bulgur or up to 40 minutes for cracked wheat.

Taste and correct seasoning as needed. Serve as side dish with meat. poultry or vegetables.

VARIATION: Before serving, stir in 1 small can sliced mushrooms or 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms sautéed in 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine.