BULGUR STUFFING WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES & HAZELNUTS

Steps:

• Over medium heat, in a dutch oven, heat oil.
• Add onions and celery and cook, stirring often, for approximately 5 to 8 minutes or until softened.
• To softened mixture, add garlic, cinnamon, and allspice and cook for 1 minute, stirring often.
• Add bulgur, stir for a few minutes to combine, than add broth, bay leaf, and salt.
• Bring to a simmer.
• Reduce heat to low, cover dutch oven and simmer until all liquid is gone and bulgur is tender, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
• In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine dried cranberries and orange juice.
• Cover with plastic wrap and add a few slits in the plastic wrap for vents.
• Microwave on high for approximately 2 minutes.
• This step can also be done on the stove top.
• In a small saucepan, bring dried cranberries and orange juice to a simmer.
• Remove from microwave or heat and set aside to let cranberries plump.
• In large mixing bowl, add bulgur and discard the bay leaf.
• Add cranberries, toasted hazelnuts, parsley, and pepper to bulgur.
• Fluff mixture with a fork and serve.
• NOTE: If making the stuffing ahead of time and reheating; place bowl of stuffing in a baking dish with 1/2 cup water added.
• Cover stuffing and microwave on high for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through.
• The stuffing can also be baked at 350F degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or also until heated through.
• If using to stuff a turkey, prepare as stated above.
• Let cool completely and place about 5 cups of stuffing loosely into the turkey cavities.
• Heat remainder separately.