When I lived in the Middle East, I learned that tender tabbouleh salad and crunchy fried kibbeh, the celebrated Levantine croquette, share a key ingredient: bulgur. Since ancient times, bulgur has ...

While whole oats are the typical go-to whole grain, bulgur deserves a gold-star mention for its cholesterol-lowering properties, too. Bulgur is a whole-grain staple in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern ...

It's 4 p.m. and everyone is hungry and tired, searching for a quick pick-me-up. Sound familiar? With school in full swing, I hear from parents all the time who say that the never-ending dilemma is how ...

1/2 cup cooked or canned garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed (optional) 1/2 cup cooked or canned white beans, drained and rinsed (optional) 1. Combine the water and salt in a heavy, medium saucepan and ...

Bulgur is a whole grain that’s as nutrient-dense as other whole-grain options. Its soluble fiber content can help lower cholesterol levels by reducing the amount of LDL ("bad") cholesterol in your ...