Bulgur with Fruit

INGREDIENTS

2    cups water

1    cup bulgur

2    tablespoons butter                                         

1    chopped, peeled pear

1    chopped, peeled apple

½   cup dry roasted peanuts* (optional)

1    tablespoon brown sugar

METHOD

Bring water to a boil in a medium sauce pan and add the bulgur. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook the bulgur for about 10 to 12 minutes until soften throughout. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again. Set aside.

In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the fruit and nuts. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until softened, remove from the heat and stir in the brown sugar. Mix in the bulgur and return to re-heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately

*NOTE: Instead of peanuts, use whatever nuts you have on hand, chopping larger ones to peanut size. Or, use seeds instead. Or Not. Your choice.

Adapted from a recipe in Cooking Light magazine