Turkish Bulgur Pilaf
Turkish style bulgur pilaf is a classic hearty and healthy side dish dish that is very easy to make. It's a great alternative to rice and can be served with many dishes.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 35 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups bulgur (coarse)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 green pepper (diced)
- 3 roma tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- 1
Place the bulgur in a bowl and rinse a few times. Set it aside.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent and then add the minced garlic. Cook for a minute.
- 3
Add in the diced green pepper and cook for a few minutes until it softens.
- 4
Add in the chopped tomatoes and stir well. Cook until they start releasing their juice.
- 5
Add the tomato paste and stir well so it combines with the other ingredients.
- 6
Add the salt and pepper and add in the rinsed bulgur. Stir well.
- 7
Turn the heat to medium high and add in the water. Once it comes to a simmer, lower the heat to medium, cover with a lid and cook for about 20-25 minutes until the water is almost completely evaporated.
- 8
Wrap the lid in a clean kitchen towel and place it on the pot. Turn the heat to medium low and cook for another 10 minutes.
- 9
Turn the heat off the let the bulgur sit for 5 minutes untouched, then fluff it with a fork and serve.