Bulgur
Bulgur is a cereal obtained from durum wheat. Unlike ordinary wheat groats, bulgur is produced according to a special technology: the whole grain is first treated with boiling water, then dried, crushed, purified from bran, and then steamed again.
The ratio of BJU in the product
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Beneficial features
It should be noted that bulgur porridge contains a huge amount of beneficial nutritional nutrients. At the same time, its calorie content requires a dosed intake, especially in overweight people.
Thus, a complex of B vitamins has a positive effect on the functioning of both the central and peripheral nervous systems. Fiber normalizes the composition and function of the intestinal microflora, removes harmful substances from the body.
Also, due to the presence of coarse grain shells, bulgur is digested rather slowly, does not cause surges in glucose and insulin in the blood, contributes to the long-term preservation of a feeling of satiety, that is, it is a useful slow carbohydrate and is used in organizing nutrition for those who are losing weight. Refrain from it only for people with gluten intolerance - celiac disease, as well as during exacerbation of diseases of the digestive system.
Bulgur: recipes for every taste
To cook bulgur groats, it is enough to pour boiling water over it and let it brew under the lid - the porridge turns out to be crumbly and aromatic. Just add butter or olive oil to it and you can feast! However, there are many bulgur recipes. One of them is tabbouleh, a popular Lebanese dish.
Tabbouleh is a kind of salad that can be eaten both warm and cold. To prepare it, you need to stew a sufficient amount of tomatoes and peppers in a pan with olive oil. Then add bulgur groats, leave under the lid until tender, season with spices (black pepper, etc.) and lemon juice. Serve with plenty of chopped greens - cilantro and parsley.
Greeks stuff red bell peppers with bulgur. To do this, boil cereals and chickpeas until cooked, add chopped garlic, parsley, onion, mushrooms and spinach fried in olive oil, season with salt and oregano. Spread the filling in the halves of the peppers, cover everything with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Pieces of feta cheese are spread on top of the finished hot dish.
Bulgur filling is in perfect harmony with tomatoes and shrimps - boil the cereal and cool. Chop tomato pulp, red onion, cilantro, add cooked and peeled shrimp, combine with bulgur, salt, season with olive oil and fill tomato halves.
Bulgur becomes an excellent base for pilaf, replacing rice, it is excellently cooked in a wok-pan with chicken, vegetables and soy sauce, it is a part of soups and desserts.
Thus, bulgur is very healthy, affordable and is the basis for many delicious dishes. It is great for all kinds of culinary experiments, it is easy and quick to prepare.
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