Anatolian Bulgur Pilav
Bulgur is a staple ingredient in Turkish cuisine and is often used to make pilav, a popular side dish.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Anatolian Bulgur Pilav
Ingredients
Instructions
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Rinse the bulgur under cold water and drain.
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Chop the onion, tomatoes, and bell pepper.
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In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
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Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
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Add the chopped tomatoes and bell pepper, and cook until softened.
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Stir in the tomato paste, hot water, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
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Bring the mixture to a boil.
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Add the rinsed bulgur and stir well.
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Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the bulgur is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
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Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
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Fluff the bulgur pilav with a fork and stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
