MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Chickpea And Bulgur Pilaf Categories: Pilafs Yield: 4 Servings 2 c Vegetable broth or water 1 c Medium-gring bulgur 1 tb Olive oil -OR- 1/4 c Water 4 Shallots; finely chopped 2 c Tomatoes; chopped, - fresh or canned 1 1/2 c Cooked chickpeas -OR- 15 oz Can chickpeas; - rinsed, drained Salt Black pepper; freshly ground 2 tb Pine nuts or walnuts; - toasted 2 tb Fresh mint, parsley, or - basil; chopped Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from the heat and stir in the bulgur. Set aside until the liquid is absorbed and the bulgur is softened, about 20 minutes. Heat the olive oil or water in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the bulgur, tomatoes, chickpeas, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until hot, about 5 minutes. Stir in the pine nuts and mint. Serve hot. Recipe by Vegan Planet by Robin Robertson MMMMM