Active Time

　　20 min

　　Total Time

　　30 min

　　This dish, combining crunchy almonds and sweet apricots, tastes great with lamb or chicken.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　1/3 cup sliced almonds (1 oz)

　　1 small onion, finely chopped (3/4 cup)

　　1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

　　1 1/4 cups medium bulgur

　　1 1/3 cups water

　　3/4 teaspoon salt

　　1/4 teaspoon black pepper

　　1/4 cup chopped dried apricots (2 oz)

　　1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into pieces

　　3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

　　

Step 1

Toast almonds in a dry small heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant and pale golden, about 2 minutes.

　　

Step 2

Cook onion in oil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until softened and beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Add bulgur and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.

　　

Step 3

Stir in water, salt, and pepper and simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Remove from heat, then add apricots and butter and stir until butter is melted. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and almonds.