- Type of groatsBulgur
What's bulgur wheat? Well, if you're looking for a whole-grain, high-fiber side dish that's simple to prepare and tastes great, then bulgur wheat is the grain you want. This versatile, nutritious grain is ready to eat after only a quick soak — no cooking required! What could be more modern?
And yet some experts believe people enjoyed bulgur wheat as long as 4,000 years ago. The slightly sweet, nutty flavor of bulgur wheat makes it a delicious and nutritious hot cereal to start the day. But bulgur is more than a cereal. It can be used as a more nutritious substitute for rice or couscous, because bulgur retains 95% of the bran and chaff in the kernel. It's often found in soups, meat loaf, and stuffed peppers, and it's a key ingredient in tabouli, a popular Middle Eastern salad.