Bulgur Pilaf Recipe

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This bulgur wheat pilaf is a light and flavorful side dish that's so easy to make! Nutritious bulgur wheat simmered with onions, tomatoes, and spices --- perfect with meat, stews, or vegetarian meals. Simply delicious!

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Middle Eastern cuisine

Servings:

Calories: 105kcal

Author: Neriz

Equipment

Chopping board
Kitchen knife
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Medium (or large) saucepan with lid

Ingredients

1 & 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded & chopped
5 to 6 pieces cherry tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 & 3/4 cups stock
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
salt and ground black pepper, to season

Instructions

Place a medium (to large) saucepan over medium-high heat.
Pour the olive oil; once it's ready, add the butter and let it melt.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns soft.
Add the tomatoes, tomato puree, turmeric, and paprika powder.
Cook everything for about two minutes --- lower the heat to avoid burning the spices.
Add the green bell pepper and mix.
Pour the stock.
Cover with a lid, turn the heat up to medium, and bring to a boil.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding salt and ground black pepper in the process.
Add the bulgur, mix then lower the heat.
Place the lid back on and simmer for twenty to twenty-five minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed.
Use a fork to fluff the cooked bulgur and take the saucepan off the heat.
Keep it covered and set aside for two to five minutes.
Fluff your bulgur pilaf again, transfer it to a plate --- and serve!

Notes

Cook's Tip: If you think your bulgur wheat pilaf is still too moist, keep the pan partially covered while you finish cooking.
Refer to the post for more tips and suggestions.

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