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Zucchini Barley Bulgur Stuffing Recipe

Bulgur, barley, and zucchini flavored with peach nectar and almonds make a unique savory dressing.  The stuffing my be preparted as a vegetarian dish by using vegetable broth and margarine.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 Tablespoons margarine or butter
  • 1 cup quick-cooking barley
  • 1 cup medium-grind bulgur wheat
  • 2-3/4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup peach nectar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 2 cups chopped zucchini
  • 3/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
  • 2 Tablespoons snipped fresh thyme, or 2 teaspoons dried

Directions

1. Melt margarine or butter in a large saucepan and saute onion until soft and translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. 

2. Add barley and bulgur, stirring to coat with the oil.

3. Add broth, peach nectar, and caramom.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes until grains are almost tender.

4. Add zucchini to the pot, cover, and continue to cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes until zucchini is cooked, but still firm to the bite. 

5. Remove from heat and stir in almonds and thyme.

Serve dressing hot.

Yield: 10 to 12 Servings

 
         

 
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