TURKISH BULGUR PILAF RECIPE
Learn how to make the best Turkish bulgur pilaf recipe with tomatoes and vegetables.
Provided by Aysegul Sanford
Categories Side Dish
Time 28m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Saute onion and tomato paste: Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add in onion and green pepper and saute until translucent, 3-4 minutes. Add in tomato paste and stir constantly for a minute or so.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients: Add in ground cumin, bulgur, tomatoes, chickpeas, and water (or stock). Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir & Bring it to a boil: Give it a stir, bring it to a boil, put the lid on, turn down the heat to low. Let it simmer for 10-12 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Let it rest & serve: Off the heat, allow it to rest for 10 minutes (with the lid on), fluff it with a fork, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 kcal, Sugar 4 g, Sodium 661 mg, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BULGUR PILAF WITH TOMATO AND ZUCCHINI
This is one of the painless recipes that has helped me ease into using more types of grains. Great healthy side dish that compliments a wide array of entrees. Would also make a great light lunch. Found in Best Loved Whole Grain Recipes.
Provided by MechanicalJen
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rinse bulgur thoroughly in colander under cold water removing any debris. Set aside.
- Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Saute 3 minutes or until onion is tender.
- Stir in zucchini and tomatoes, reduce heat to medium-low. cook, covered 15 minutes or until zucchini is almost tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir chicken broth, bulgur, basil and pepper into veggie mixture. Bring to a boil over high heat. Recude heat to low. Cook, covered over low heat 15 minutes or until bulgur is tender and liquid is almost completely absorbed, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, let stand covered for 10 minutes.
ZUCCHINI, TOMATO AND BULGUR SALAD
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings, main course, side dish
Time 30m
Yield Four main-course or eight side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the bulgur and cook, stirring constantly, until toasted, about 5 minutes. Place in a large bowl. Salt the water, bring to a boil and pour it over the bulgur. Let soak until tender but firm, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain through a fine sieve and place in a bowl.
- Meanwhile, blanch the zucchinis in salted boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and refresh under cold running water. Drain again. Toss the bulgur with the zucchinis, tomatoes, onion, lemon juice, salt, pepper and parsley. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 199, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1060 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
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