How to Cook Bulgur Wheat

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Learn how to cook bulgur wheat! Whether you're making fine, medium or coarse bulgur wheat I've got you covered in this easy tutorial!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 120kcal

Rinse bulgur in a colander with cold water, making sure to agitate it with your hands to rinse it until the water runs clear. Drain immediately.
In a medium saucepan, add the water and salt to a boil.
Add the bulgur and stir. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Rinse bulgur in a colander with cold water, making sure to agitate it with your hands to rinse it until the water runs clear. Drain immediately.
In a medium saucepan, add the water and salt to a boil.
Add the bulgur and stir and bring the mixture to a boil again. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook the bulgur covered until tender and all the liquid is fully absorbed, 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, still covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Nutrition Facts: Note the nutrition facts is only for one type of bulgur (the coarse bulgur).