bulgur substitutes

5 substitutes · avg score 8.7 · Wheat kernels that have been parboiled, dried, and cracked, giving them a fast cooking time and light, fluffy texture. Classic base for tabbouleh, kibbeh, and grain salads.

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quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Couscous

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Similar size and cook method

02

Farro

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Chewier, needs longer cooking

03

Brown Rice

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Neutral grain sub, longer cook time

04

Quinoa

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

GF swap, works in tabbouleh

05

White Rice

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Lighter and faster-cooking; 1:1 swap in pilafs and grain bowls, less nutty depth than bulgur

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