A New Take on Hot Cereal

Yield
2 Servings
Preparation time
5 minutes
Cooking time
12 minutes
Total time
17 minutes
Ingredients
1⁄2 cup medium-grind bulgur*
1 cup milk (or milk alternative)
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
  Toppings of your choice**
Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine bulgur, 1 cup of milk, maple syrup, and cinnamon; bring to a boil, then quickly reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring regularly, adding more milk when it becomes too thick. At 12 minutes, test for doneness. Continue stirring until cooked to your preferred texture and thickness, from slightly chewy to quite soft. Cereal will continue to thicken when removed from heat. Split into two bowls and add toppings. Serve hot.

Notes

*May also be labeled medium-coarse or #2 bulgur. Bulgur wheat is a healthy, high-fiber whole grain that aids in digestion and weight management while lowering risk of cancer and heart disease. 

**Suggested toppings: fresh or dried fruit, nuts, seeds, syrup, or honey (dried apricots, coconut, and maple syrup are shown).

Per serving (not including toppings): 220 calories, 4 grams fat (2 grams saturated fat), 39 grams total carbohydrates, 54 milligrams sodium, 15 milligrams cholesterol, 5 grams fiber, 8 grams protein.