Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup uncooked cracked wheat bulgur
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 large leek, well rinsed and thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1/2 lb. shiitake or other wild mushrooms
  • 6 oz. Italian-flavored baked tofu
  • 1 head fennel, trimmed, cored and thinly sliced, for garnish

Method

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil over high heat.
  • When hot, stir in cracked wheat.
  • Stir for 2 minutes until grains are coated with oil.
  • Add vegetable stock and stir until well blended.
  • Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook for about 10 minutes.
  • Check, and if cooking too quickly, reduce heat to low and set lid askew.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in second skillet over medium heat.
  • When hot, saute leek, garlic, mushrooms and tofu.
  • Cook until mushrooms lose liquid and soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir mushroom mixture into cracked wheat.
  • Place in serving bowl or on plates and garnish with sliced fennel.
  • Serve hot.