- 1 small onion, chopped fine
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper
- 3/4 cup bulgur
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted lightly
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh chives
- available at natural foods stores and many supermarkets.
- In a small heavy saucepan cook onion in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until softened.
- Stir in broth, bell pepper, and bulgur and bring liquid to a boil. Cook mixture, covered, over low heat 12 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Stir in pine nuts, chives, and salt and pepper to taste.