Best Tomato Infused Bulgur Pilaf With Fresh Basil Recipes

TURKISH BULGUR PILAF RECIPE

Turkish Bulgur Pilaf Recipe image

Learn how to make the best Turkish bulgur pilaf recipe with tomatoes and vegetables.

Provided by Aysegul Sanford

Time 28m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tbsp oil (or butter)
1 onion (chopped, medium sized (approximately 1 cup))
1 green pepper (seeded jalapeno or a small bell pepper would work (approximately 1/2 cup))
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup coarse bulgur (both coarse and extra coarse bulgur would work for this recipe)
1 fresh tomato (cut into small cubes (approximately 1 cup))
1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed )
2 cups water (boiling water (or you can use vegetable stock))
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
handful of Italian (or flat leaf parsley, chopped)

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

TOMATO-INFUSED BULGUR PILAF WITH FRESH BASIL

Tomato-Infused Bulgur Pilaf with Fresh Basil image

Provided by Maria Speck

Categories Herb Tomato Vegetable Side Basil Bulgur Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 small)
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 to 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh tomatoes or diced canned tomatoes
1 cup medium-coarse bulgur
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish

Steps:

1 Heat the olive oil in a 3- or 4-quart saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion softens and starts to brown at the edges, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and Aleppo pepper and cook, stirring, until the mixture darkens, about 1 minute. Add the broth, the tomatoes with their juices, and the bulgur and bring to a boil, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan.
2 Decrease the heat to maintain a simmer, cover, and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the bulgur is tender but still slightly chewy, about 15 minutes. Add a tad more water if necessary. Remove the saucepan from the heat and season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Taste for salt and adjust, and then stir in 1/4 cup of the basil. Cover and set aside for 3 minutes. Garnish with the remaining 2 tablespoons basil and serve.