BULGUR PILAF
This Lebanese style Bulgur Pilaf recipe is hearty, healthy and delicious; it is full of fiber and infinitely customizable. Easy recipe for bulgur wheat.
Provided by Yumna Jawad
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, chopped tomatoes and green peppers, and continue to cook with the onions until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the bulgur, cumin, salt and pepper, and stir to combine until the bulgur is completely coated in the tomato paste, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the chickpeas on top along with 3 cups of chicken broth or water and stir to combine. Remove from heat, close the lid and allow the bulgur to absorb the liquid for 10 minutes. Open the lid and fluff with a fork.
- Serve with chopped parsley and fresh vegetables, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 913 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SIMPLE BULGUR PILAF
Simple mild flavors, delicious side to any meat main dish. Also delicious served cold, tossed with chopped fresh garden veggies and a sprinkling of feta cheese as a veggie meal.
Provided by Susiecat too
Categories Grains
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat olive oil and saute onions until soft.
- Turn heat up to high and add mushrooms, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are cooked and nicely browned.
- Add bulgur, stir and cook briefly, 1-2 minutes.
- Add water, mix once, then cover and cook over low heat until all water is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
- Fluff briefly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.6, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 8.1, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 1.5, Protein 4.2
BULGUR PILAF
Categories Nut Onion Side Steam Vegetarian Quick & Easy Almond Vegan Bulgur Coriander Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook onion in oil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, wrap coriander seeds in a clean kitchen towel and coarsely crush by pressing with flat side of a large heavy knife.
- Add coriander and bulgur to onion and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Stir in hot water, then remove from heat and let stand, covered, until bulgur is softened, about 25 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in almonds, salt, and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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