Bulgar Pilaf Recipe
A Middle Eastern staple, Bulgur Pilaf is a hearty, nutritious side dish full of warm flavor, fresh veggies, and plenty of fiber!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups coarse bulgur rinsed and drained
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 3 1/2 cups water
Instructions
- Place the bulgur in a bowl, and rinse a few times. Set it aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cumin, cooking for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add the tomato paste, and stir to combine.
- Add the salt, pepper, and rinsed bulgur. Stir again to combine.
- Turn the heat to medium-high, and add the water. Bring the ingredients to a simmer. Then, reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot with a lid, and cook 20-25 minutes until the water is almost completely evaporated.
- Remove the pot from the heat, and let the bulgur sit for 5 minutes. Fluff it with a fork, and enjoy!
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg