Recipe: Orange Bulgur Vegetarian Casserole (with kidney beans, raisins, and mushrooms)

ORANGE BULGUR VEGETARIAN CASSEROLE

1/4 cup unsalted butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup bulgur wheat
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup water
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup wheat germ
2 oranges, peeled, sectioned (for garnish)

In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; saute onion, celery, and garlic 1 minute.

Add bulgur, continue to cook, stirring 5 minutes.

Stir in orange juice and water, bring it to a boil. Add kidneys beans, mushrooms, raisins, and wheat germ. Reduce heat and simmer, covered 15 to 20 minutes until bulgur is tender and all liquid is absorbed.

Spoon into serving dish. Garnish with orange sections.

Note: This mixture is excellent used as a stuffing for whole vegetables. Fill tomatoes, Bell peppers or squash halves with cooked bulgur mixture. Bake in moderate oven until vegetable is tender.

Servings: 4-6
Adapted from source: Hale Indian River Groves, Wabasso, FL