How to Cook Carrot and Mushrooms Bulgur

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 5 mins

Cooking time: 30 mins

Ingredients needed to make Carrot and Mushrooms Bulgur:

• 1 cup cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
• ¼ cup carrots, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 cup medium-grind bulgur
• 2 cups water
• ¼ cup dry white wine
• 2 tbsp dry white wine
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ¾ tsp kosher salt

Cooking instructions for Carrot and Mushrooms Bulgur:

• Add a lashing of oil in a saucepan and heat it over moderately high heat until it shimmers.
• Throw in the shallots and sauté for a couple of minutes or until they soften.
• Stir in the mushrooms, along with a dash of seasonings and sauté further for another 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture dries up.
• Add a bout of wine and cook over high heat for about 3 minutes or until most of the alcohol evaporates.
• Empty a couple of cups water into the mixture and bring it to a boil.
• Stir in the bulgur, along with salt, if necessary and place a lid on top.
• Reduce it to a simmer and cook, covered, over slow flame for about 10 minutes or until the bulgur is properly cooked.
• Toss the carrots into it, give it a nice stir and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes or until it softens.
• Remove from heat and let it rest for about 5 minutes with the lid on.
• Give it a final stir with a fork and serve warm.

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