Buttered lentil einkorn bulgur Calories

Cook the lentils until nearly tender, add the einkorn bulgur with enough liquid to cook it, then finish with butter. Because lentils and bulgur can soften at different rates, cooking them separately and combining them at the end is a reliable way to control texture.

Green or brown lentils work well in buttered lentil einkorn bulgur because they tend to hold their shape. Red lentils are also usable, but they soften quickly and can make the dish thick and creamy rather than keeping distinct lentils.

Usually, einkorn bulgur does not need soaking before making buttered lentil einkorn bulgur. Check the cooking directions for the particular bulgur, especially if it is coarsely ground, and allow for the lentils’ longer cooking time rather than soaking everything together.

Buttered lentil einkorn bulgur usually turns mushy from excess cooking liquid, overcooked lentils or too much stirring. Add liquid gradually, cook the lentils until just tender, and let the finished dish rest covered so the bulgur can absorb moisture without continued stirring.

Serve buttered lentil einkorn bulgur with a crisp salad, yogurt or roasted vegetables. Its lentils and grain make it substantial enough for a vegetarian main, while a bright, acidic side such as a tomato salad balances the butter’s richness.

Buttered lentil einkorn bulgur uses einkorn wheat bulgur and includes lentils, whereas regular bulgur pilaf may use bulgur from other wheat varieties and may not contain legumes. Einkorn bulgur’s grain size and cooking time can vary by product.

Yes, you can make buttered lentil einkorn bulgur with olive oil instead of butter. Add the oil during cooking or stir it in at the end; the dish will still work, but it will have a different flavor and lack the buttery finish.

Yes, buttered lentil einkorn bulgur can be frozen once fully cooled. Divide it into meal-size airtight containers, then thaw and reheat it with a splash of water; the lentils may soften a little more after freezing.

Buttered lentil einkorn bulgur keeps for a few days in the refrigerator when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, adding a little water if the grains have dried out.