Elimde Whole Grain Bulgur Wheat Coarse (1 lb.) | Stone Ground | %100 Natural | %100 Non-GMO Durum Wheat | For Pilaf For Salad Vegan | No Additives No Preservatives (1 Pound) Resealable Pack

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Item Display Weight:1.0 Pounds What is bulgur wheat?Bulgur wheat is a whole wheat grain that has been cracked and partially pre-cooked. As a whole grain, it is a naturally high-fiber, low-fat, low-calorie vegetarian and vegan food ingredient. In other words, bulgur wheat is cracked and pre-cooked wheat (as opposed to wheat berries, which are the whole, un-cracked and uncooked version, and freekeh, which is young green wheat which has been cracked). Because it is wheat, bulgur wheat is not suitable for those on a gluten-free diet.CookingThough bulgur wheat is most commonly found in tabbouleh salad, you can use it just like rice or couscous, or any other whole grain, such as barley or quinoa. Instead of rice, try pairing your favorite vegetable stir-fry or vegetable curry with cooked whole grain bulgur wheat.VarietiesDifferent types of bulgur wheat require different cooking times. One advantage of using bulgur wheat is that it has already been partially cooked, so it can be quick and easy to prepare at home, and it's much quicker to cook than other whole grains. Most types of bulgur wheat will be completely cooked in less than just fifteen minutes.There are two main kinds of bulgur wheat: Instant bulgur wheat, also called fine-grain bulgur is usually used in tabbouleh recipes. This type of bulgur cooks in less than 5 minutes. Medium grain and coarse grain varieties of bulgur wheat are also available.Nutritional ValueWondering just how healthy bulgur wheat is? According to CalorieCount, one cup of cooked bulgur wheat provides 151 calories, 0.4 grams of fat, 8.2 grams of dietary fiber (that's about 33% the recommended daily value), and a healthy 5.6 grams of protein. Bulgur wheat is naturally cholesterol-free food.