greek

Bulgur Pilaf with Mussels and Saffron Lemon Broth

Name: Bulgur Pilaf with Mussels and Saffron Lemon Broth
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 318 g mussels, scrubbed and debearded; 64 g bulgur, dry; 13 g olive oil; 73 g yellow onion, finely chopped; 5 g garlic, minced; 0.09 g saffron threads; 18 g lemon juice; 11 g fresh parsley, chopped; 236 g water; 2 g salt

This simmered dish pairs mussels, scrubbed and debearded with bulgur, dry, saffron threads and lemon juice. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.

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Balanced Heart friendly High satiety Pescatarian

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Estimated macros per portion

47 g Protein

72 g Carbohydrates

20 g Fat

14 g Fiber

Ingredients

650 kcal · 1 portion

Ingredient quantities automatically adjust to your calorie target.

318g mussels, scrubbed and debearded 273 kcal
64g bulgur, dry 219 kcal
13g olive oil 115 kcal
73g yellow onion, finely chopped 29 kcal
5g garlic, minced 7 kcal
0g saffron threads 0 kcal
18g lemon juice 5 kcal
11g fresh parsley, chopped 4 kcal
236g water 0 kcal
2g salt 0 kcal

Cooking instructions

mussels
Rinse mussels and discard any open ones that do not close when tapped.
olive oilyellow oniongarlic
Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Saute onion 3 minutes, then add garlic for 30 seconds.
bulgursaffron threads
Add bulgur and saffron; stir 1 minute to coat.
watersalt
Pour in water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer and cook 8 minutes.
musselsbulgur
Add mussels, cover, and cook 4 to 6 minutes until shells open and bulgur is tender.
musselslemon juicefresh parsley
Discard any unopened mussels. Finish with lemon juice and parsley, then serve immediately.