Bulgur Wheat Muffins

1/2 c. bulgur, quick cooking

1 c. water

1 1/2 c. flour

1/2 t. salt

4 t. baking powder

1/3 c. sugar

1 egg, slightly beaten

1/2 c. applesauce

Fruit:

1/2 c. cranberries, dried

3 t. orange juice

OR

1/2 c. blueberries

OR

1/2 c. apples, diced

1/2 t. cinnamon

1/4 t. nutmeg


Preheat the oven to 425F. Combine bulgur and water in a saucepan.  Cover and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer until water is absorbed (8-12 minutes).  Set aside. Sift flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar.  In a separate bowl, combine bulgur, egg and applesauce.  Mix bulgur mixture, flour mixture and fruit.  Drop 1/4 c. mixture into muffin tin and bake for 12-15 minutes.

Makes 12 servings.

Nutrition Information: 100 calories; 0 g fat; 15 mg cholesterol; 290 mg sodium; 22 g carbohydrates; 2 g fiber; 3 g protein.

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