Bulgar Wheat...

We will often substitute bulgar wheat for pasta.  Bob made the best Osso Bucco (veal shanks, no fat added) last weekend and instead of polenta, rice or orzo, we used bulgar wheat and it was just as yummy!

Bulgar wheat is becoming increasingly popular in modern health foods, vegetarian diets, and the perfect whole grain for a healthy body.  Rich in “B” vitamins, iron, phosphorous and magnesium, it complements the protein profile of legumes such as pinto beans and it’s “B” vitamins complement the folate in vegetables such as spinach, asparagus, broccoli or brussels sprouts.

Bulgar wheat is a natural whole grain food in that no chemical additives are used in processing this product.  Many of the wheat’s naturally occurring vitamins and minerals permeate the kernel during cooking thus maintaing more nutritive content than other forms of processed wheat products.

Bulgar wheat is high in fiber and carbohydrate and low in fat.  Portion control is important because of the carbs!