Breakfast Bulgur Porridge [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 2
• Time: 20 minutes

Bulgur is among those whole-grains that are extremely rich in B vitamins and fiber. This Middle Eastern favorite food has low-glycemic-index and is extremely beneficial for your blood glucose and insulin levels. The B vitamins present in bulgur help in activating enzymes that are responsible for metabolizing food into energy. Furthermore, the iron content present in bulgur not only helps support muscles and skin, it also supports the immune system. Low-fat milk has been used in this recipe as it contains high protein content and has useful bacteria that assist during digestive processes. Milk is also rich in calcium and this is required to maintain bone health.

Nutrition

• calories: 289
• protein: 10
• carbs: 64
• fat: 1
• saturated fat: 0.09
• polyunsaturated fat: 0.21
• monounsaturated fat: 0.07
• cholesterol: 0
• sodium: 86
• potassium: 307
• dietary fiber: 7.29
• sugars: 12.65
• vitamin a: 0
• vitamin c: 4
• calcium: 24
• iron: 1
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 44.06
• other fats: 0.63

Ingredients

• 1 dash Salt, table
• 0.26 cup, packed Raisins, seedless
• 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
• 0.5 cup Bulgur, dry
• 1 medium Strawberries, raw
• 1 cup 1% low fat milk

Instructions

• Combine 1 cup water, salt, raisins, bulgur and milk in a medium saucepan and bring to boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer.
• Keep stirring the ingredients for the next 15 minutes so that the oatmeal is cooked perfectly and bulgur is tender.
• Now transfer the mixture into two bowls and sprinkle each of them with brown sugar.
• If required, serve the dish with milk and strawberries.