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Bulgur, Apricot, and Pine Nut Dressing

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Sweet and sour dried apricots and creamy feta brighten this dressing, for a lively contrast with the more soothing Thanksgiving dishes usually on the table.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    50 min

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1

/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2

/3 cup pine nuts (3 1/2 oz)

1

large onion, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)

1

cup coarse bulgur* (5 1/2 oz)

1

3/4 cups water

1

/2 cup dried apricots (preferably California; 3 oz), finely chopped

1

/2 teaspoon salt

1

/4 teaspoon black pepper

4

oz feta, coarsely crumbled (3/4 cup)

1

/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook pine nuts, stirring constantly, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.

    Step 2

    Add onion to pan, then reduce heat to moderately low and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, about 6 minutes. Add bulgur and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in water, apricots, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, until bulgur is tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in nuts, feta, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.