What can I substitute for Bulgur?

The most common substitute: Couscous, 1:1 — Lighter, quick to prepare.

What Bulgur does in the dish: structure (dough and batter). A good substitute does the same job.

🧮 How Much of Each Substitute?

Bulgur Cups

Couscous Cups

Quinoa Cups

Rice Cups

Freekeh Cups

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Couscous · 1:1
Lighter, quick to prepare #
Quinoa · 1:1
Gluten-free, high in protein #
Rice · 1:1
Gluten-free #
Freekeh · 1:1
Smoky, Israeli #

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