Spicy Breakfast Grains

Spicy Breakfast Grains

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup coarse grind bulgur
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 cups water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch nutmeg
1 cup blueberries or other fresh berries

Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add bulgur and fennel seeds and cook, stirring frequently, until bulgur is light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat. Carefully stir in water, vanilla and spices. Return to heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until most, but not all, of the liquid has been absorbed, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to stand for two minutes. Spoon into serving dishes. Garnish with blueberries and serve.

Yield: 3 cups; 6 (½-cup) servings
Calories: 107
Fat: 1g
Fiber: 5.4g

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