Chinese-style bulgur

• 1 cup uncooked bulgur
• 1¾ cups boiling water
• 2 tsp. sesame oil
• ½ cup sliced green onions
• 1 clove garlic minced
• ½ cup sliced water chestnuts drained
• 1½ Tbsp. light soy sauce
• ¼ tsp. ginger powder
• Black pepper to taste 
  

Place the bulgur in a bowl, then add the boiling water. Cover and let stand until all the water is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Heat the sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet then add the green onions and garlic. Cook 1 minutes. Stir in the water chestnuts, soaked bulgur, soy sauce, ginger and black pepper. Cook, turning gently with a spatula until hot, about 3 minutes.

Makes 4 servings. Serving size: ¾ cup 
 
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Nutritional analysis per serving: 

Calories 220
Calories from Fat 25
Saturated Fat 0g
Total Fat 3g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium  200mg
Total Carbohydrate 43g
Dietary Fiber 9g
Protein 6g
 
Exchanges: 3 bread
Source: Food for Health Newsletter