Thursday, September 4, 2008

Soybean Pulao

SERVES 4

Ingredients

* 1 medium onion
* 2 cloves garlic
* 1 tablespoon pure wesson canola oil
* 1 1/4 cups orange juice
* 1 cup bulgur
* 1 cup frozen green soybeans (also known as sweet beans or soybean kernels) or baby lima beans
* 3/4 cup water
* 1/2 cup canned soybeans or , rinsed and drained
* 1 medium carrot, washed and cut into thin bite-size strips
* 1 stalk celery, washed and sliced
* 1/3 cup dried tart cherry or raisins
* 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
* 2 oranges, washed,peeled and sectioned

Directions
1. Heat oil in a pot.
2. Once its hot, toss in the garlic and onions.
3. Stir-fry until the raw smell of the garlic is gone and the onions and garlic are browned.
4. Stir in bulgur, Orange Juice, soy beans{defrosted}, water, small red beans, celery and carrot.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Lower flame, cover and cook for 12-15 minutes or until soybeans are tender and the liquid is absorbed.
7. Stir the wheat germ and raisins into the soybean-bulgur mixture.
8. Garnish with oranges and serve hot.
9. Enjoy!

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