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Side Dish

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
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Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Bulgur Pilavi

Mise en place

Ingredients

Measurements

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. 1

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat.

    About 1 min

  2. 2

    Add the yellow onion and green bell pepper to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

    About 7 min

  3. 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. 4

    Add the rinsed coarse bulgur and canned diced tomatoes, stirring to combine everything well.

    About 1 min

  5. 5

    Pour in the hot vegetable broth, then add the salt, black pepper, and dried mint (if using). Stir gently.

    About 1 min

  6. 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. 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. 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

Storage

Store leftover bulgur pilavi in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water or broth to prevent drying.

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