Lebanese Breakfast Bulgur Cereal with Fruit and Nuts

In Lebanon, bulgur is used much more often than in a typical American diet.  It is used in salads such as Tabbouleh (tabouli), meatloaf and is blended with lentils and cabbage to make Lebanese pilaf.  When bulgur is made, there is often extra bulgur.  Hence the creation of Lebanese breakfast cereal with fruit and nuts.  This is a traditional Lebanese breakfast that is eaten often.

In this recipe we use a medium grain bulgur that takes about 10-12 minutes to make.  While the bulgur is cooking on the stove, you can prepare all the other ingredients.  There are so many things you can add to this recipe:

Greek yogurt

Fresh berries

Dried berries

Nuts

Cinnamon

Maple Syrup or honey

Milk of your choice

You can also cook the bulgur in the milk to make it even creamier.  You will just want to make sure you don’t burn the milk during the cooking process.

This is a great breakfast from a nutritional standpoint.  It has healthy grains, fiber, protein and fat.  It is the perfect complete breakfast alongside some coffee or tea that can be made in about 20 minutes.

Other Mediterranean Breakfasts

There are so many amazing breakfasts from all over the Mediterranean.  Anywhere from croissants and coffee in France to Ful (Foul) Medames, a Syrian breakfast with beans and eggs.  Here are a few of the recipes we have featured on Mediterranean Living.

Greek Omelette with Zucchini and Tomato

Mediterranean Skillet Potatoes with Poached Eggs

Broccoli Quiche with Roasted Potato Crust

Sweet Greek Avocado Toast

Avocado Toast with Caramelized Balsamic Onions

Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon, Fresh Dill and Capers

Ful Medames (Beans and Eggs)

Stewed Prunes with Greek Yogurt

For even more Mediterranean Diet breakfast ideas check out our 7 Mediterranean Diet Breakfast recipes.

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Lebanese Breakfast Bulgur Cereal with Fruit and Nuts

Bill Bradley

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings 2

Calories 414 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup dry medium bulgur, cooked per directions
• Dried or fresh fruit of your choice
• 1/2 cup milk of your choice (cow, goat, almond, soy, etc.)
• 1/4 cup Almonds and/or walnuts
• 1 tbsp Honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Salt, to taste

Instructions

 

• Prepare bulgur wheat according to directions. Prepare other ingredients while it is cooking.
• In two bowls, add equal amounts of bulgur. Top with fruit, nuts, cinnamon

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 14gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 39mgPotassium: 503mgFiber: 16gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 108IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 151mgIron: 3mg

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