Bulgur-Mushroom Stove Top Pilaf

• onion↗1

  chopped

• olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• vegetable broth↗1 can
• apple juice↗1 cup
• wild rice↗1⁄2 cup

  rinsed

• cremini mushrooms or button mushrooms↗2 cups

  sliced

• bulgur↗1⁄2 cup
• red bell pepper↗1

  seeded and chopped

• fresh Italian parsley↗1⁄2 cup

  chopped

• walnuts↗1⁄4 cup

  toasted and chopped

• cracked black pepper↗
• feta cheese↗1⁄4 cup

  crumbled

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In saucepan, cook onion in hot oil about 5 minutes until tender.

2. 2

   Add broth, apple juice and wild rice. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in mushrooms and bulgur. Cook, covered, 10 to 15 minutes or until grains are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

4. 4

   Stir in bell pepper; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in parsley and walnuts. Season to taste with cracked black pepper. Sprinkle with feta.