Bulgur Pilavi
This traditional Turkish bulgur pilaf is a hearty and flavorful side dish made with coarse bulgur, tomatoes, and green peppers. It's a simple, comforting recipe that pairs well with many main courses.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 40 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 355 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cupcoarse bulgur, rinsed
- 2 tbspvegetable oil
- 1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 pcsgreen bell pepper, diced
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 1 tbsptomato paste
- 1 cupcanned diced tomato, undrained
- 3 cuphot vegetable broth
- 1 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 tspdried mint(optional)
garnish
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)
Equipment
measuring cups · fork · large pot · measuring spoons · wooden spoon · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 2
Add the yellow onion and green bell pepper to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
About 7 min
- 3
Stir in the garlic and tomato paste, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 4
Add the rinsed coarse bulgur and canned diced tomatoes, stirring to combine everything well.
About 1 min
- 5
Pour in the hot vegetable broth, then add the salt, black pepper, and dried mint (if using). Stir gently.
About 1 min
- 6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the bulgur has absorbed all the liquid and is tender.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: Do not lift the lid during simmering to retain steam.
- 7
Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: This resting period allows the bulgur to fully fluff up.
- 8
Fluff the bulgur pilavi with a fork, then transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
About 1 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 355kcal
- Protein
- 10.6g
- Carbs
- 63.8g
- Fat
- 8.5g
- Fibre
- 14.5g
- Sugar
- 6.8g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover bulgur pilavi in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water or broth to prevent drying.
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