Enjoy Some Healthy Fiber with this Tasty Bulgur Wheat Dish!

Fiber comes from plant foods, such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, and seeds. Fiber contains complex carbohydrates.

Try this healthy dish and get over 1/4 of your daily fiber and over half of your daily vitamins A and C:

Since biblical times people have been eating bulgur wheat. Bulgur is the cracked kernel of the wheat plant. It has a nutty flavor sure to please everyone around your table!

Here's all you need:

1 chopped onion

1 cup chopped broccoli

1 cup shredded carrots

1 chopped green pepper

2 Tablespoons dried parsley

1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 1/2 cups dry bulgur

2 cups chicken broth ( Try organic, low-sodium if you can find it. )

8 ounces canned, drained garbanzo beans (chickpeas)

Now, Lets Get Cooking!

1. Wash and chop fresh onion, broccoli, carrots, pepper and parsley (if using fresh parsley).

2. Heat Olive oil in a large skillet. Add onions and cook until soft.

3. Add bulgur and stir to coat. Add 2 cups chicken broth to the skillet, bring to a boil.

4. Lower the heat, add remaining vegetables and beans. Cook for 10 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.

5. Add parsley and stir. Serve warm or cold.

Make healthy eating a habit! Enjoy a wide variety of natural foods - including plenty of fruits and vegetables. Try to include the following in your diet:

At least one serving of a vitamin A-rich fruit or vegetable a day.

At least one serving of a vitamin C-rich fruit or vegetable a day.

Enjoy at least one serving of a high-fiber fruit ( like apples! ) or vegetable a day.

Several servings of cruciferous vegetables a week. In addition to their excellent antioxidant value, these vegetables may offer additional protection against some forms of cancer.

Eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains daily and watch your health improve! The quickest way to lose weight is making exercise and healthy eating part of your daily lifestyle.