Bulgur Pilaf
Try this delicious Turkish bulgur pilaf recipe and enjoy a hearty, comfort meal with amazing flavors! It can be served as a side or as a main dish as well.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup bulgur wheat
- 2 to matoes medium, chopped
- 1 onion large, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 2 cups hot vegetable broth or water
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp cumin seeds roasted
- 3 Tbsp almonds sliced
- 1 Tbsp cilantro or parsley chopped
- ⅓ tsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp coconut or olive oil
- a pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and pepper and saute for 3 minutes until the onion starts to soften
- Add tomato and saute for 3 more minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and add the bulgur wheat and mix to combine.
- Add the veggie broth, chili powder, roasted cumin seeds, salt, and pepper
- Turn the heat to high and bring to boil, then turn it back to medium-low.
- Simmer the bulgur for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add the almonds, and stir to combine.
- Remove from the heat, put the lid on it and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
- Top with chopped cilantro or parsley to serve.
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