Breakfast Bulgur
Ahhh it’s Tuesday… yesterday flew by, so I’m hoping today will be quite speedy as well… although I have my doubts simply because my day won’t be as jam-packed 
It looks like another iffy day weather wise here, it was raining on our way to work, but they say it will clear and warm up a bit (we were in the 40′s so now we are approaching 50′s – better but not as good as 70′s!)… Ugh, I can’t wait for summer!
I tried something new for breakfast today… breakfast bulgur… I used Hodson Mill’s bulgur with soy… I couldn’t find directions for microwaving it, so I decided to wing it… I used 1/4 cup bulgur with 1/2 cup milk and a small handful of blueberries… I microwaved it for about 4 mins (I have an intense microwave, though) until it appeared it was going to overflow… Then I added some flax and 1 tsp of crunchy peanut butter… Romina made me crave the blueberry/pb combo! I usually let the pb sit on the side and take little bits of it with each spoonful, but I decided to mix it in and it was delish! It was a great substitue for the crunch that nuts provide… I really enjoyed bulgur, it was nutty, chewy, and totally fiber/protein packed… Don’t get me wrong, I’m still hooked on oats, but it was a nice (but still warm & cereal-free) change for breakfast, since I’m trying to expand my horizons hehe…
How do you cook breakfast bulgur? Do you microwave it or should it always be cooked on a stove top? Any tips are greatly appreciated ~ I’m wondering if it tastes different microwaving vs. stove…
Ok, well I’m off to start the day, happy Tuesday!
ahh! i still havent tried BB (breakfast bulgur) haha!
someday…im going grocery shopping today…maybe I’ll pick some up? we’ll see.
have a GREAT TUESDAY Lindsay!!
I cook my bulgar in the microwave for about 5-6 minutes. Today, I tried mixing bulgar with oat bran– it’s a yummy mix! It’s much more filling and it took less time to cook in the microwave.
HAPPY TUESDAY!
That sounds delicious! And I try having bulgar with dark chocolate and nuts when I’m feeling like something sweet
And I generally microwave–too lazy to wash the pot!
I’ve never had breakfast bulgur. I’ve always wanted to! I should try it, there’s nothing like something new in the morning. =) Glad you liked the PB mixed in! It makes a nice addition. =)
I have no idea how to cook it. What is bulgar anyway? I want to try it but it looks like it may be high in wheat, which is what kills me. Haha. It prob is completely different though. haha
YUM! that looks good…I may have to pick up some bulgur on my next grocery trip!!
I haven’t thought to try PB and blueberries in my oatmeal/cereal grains, even though I love PB and blueberry jelly. I’ll have to try that. Thanks!
Love your blog, by the way!
I love your creativity and experimentation with different foods! You’ve got some really cool ideas.
glidingcalm ~ hehe, I still have yet to try oatbran, so don’t feel so bad
Tina ~ I definitely have to try that combination soon! Thanks for the microwave tip!
oatmeal ~ Ahh, great idea w/ the nuts & chocolate… perfect dessert!
Romina ~ definitely try it… i was pleasantly surprised!
Cara ~ Yes, it is definitely a wheat product :/
Melissa ~ I’d definitely recommend it as a nice change from oats once in a while!
vegetariansuburbanite ~ I never thought to have pb/blueberries either… I add them separately, but never together, until I saw Romina’s blog post from yesterday! Delish! Thanks!!
Sagan ~ Thanks! I’m trying to be more experimental!
Thanks for your tips about the wedding hair trial! I need find some photos!
I actually use that same bulghur as a substitute for brown rice in my dinners. It cooks a lot faster than brown rice, and it has more protein. Even though it says “hot cereal” on the box, it doesn’t really have a sweet flavor, so it works perfectly!
Tina ~ No prob! Good luck
Caroline ~ That’s a great idea – yum!
Stovetop with mashed banana whisked in. Mmm!
Ashley ~ Yummy!