Rhubarb Pilaf     

Ingredients:           
1 c Uncooked bulgur          
1/2 c Chopped onions          
1 tb Oil          
1 ea Minced garlic clove          
2 1/2 c Chopped rhubarb          
7 ea Dried apricots, chopped          
1/4 c Apple juice          
1 ts Cinnamon          
1 pn Cayenne          
3 tb Brown rice syrup          
1/2 ts Tamari          
1/4 c Slivered almonds          
Fresh sprigs mint for garnish      

Procedure:           
Place bulgur in a medium sized saucepan or mixing bowl & add 2 1/2 c boiled water. Cover & set aside to steep for 30 minutes. In a large skillet, saute the onions in oil until translucent. Stir in the garlic & rhubarb & saute for 1 minute. Add apricots, juice, cinnamon & cayenne. Cover & cook over medium heat until bubbly. Add syrup & tamari. Stir in the bulgur. Garnish with slivered almonds and fresh sprigs of mint. Serve warm.

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