Turkish Bulgur and Vegetable Pilaf

Name: Turkish Bulgur and Vegetable Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, or margarine; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or olive oil; 1 medium onion, grated and well drained; 1 large tomato, grated, with juice; 1 small green bell pepper, grated; 2 cups coarse bulgur; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 4 cups chicken broth, or water; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh or grilled pepper, chopped tomato, and fresh Italian parsley, for garnish

A classic Turkish bulgur and vegetable pilaf serves as an excellent side dish for grilled meats, poultry, or any meal typically accompanied by rice.

⭐ 4.2 (102 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 20 minTotal: 35 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

Middle Eastern

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Instructions

Melt butter and oil in a covered skillet; fry grated onion for about 5 minutes until tender.
Add grated tomato with its juice and grated pepper; fry until vegetables soften and liquid reduces.
Stir in bulgur. Add salt, pepper, tomato paste, sugar, and broth, then stir until combined.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat and let cool, keeping the pan covered.
Stir the pilaf before serving. Garnish with fresh or grilled pepper, tomato, and Italian parsley.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 245 kcal

Carbohydrate: 28 g

Cholesterol: 20 mg

Fiber: 6 g

Protein: 6 g

Saturated Fat: 5 g

Sodium: 1297 mg

Sugar: 7 g

Fat: 14 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g