Coarse bulgur simmered with onion, pepper, tomato and tomato paste until fluffy. A Turkish home-cooking staple next to meat and vegetable dishes.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Finely chop the onion, slice the peppers into rings, and peel and dice the tomato.
- 2
Heat the butter and sunflower oil in a pot; sauté the onion over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until soft, add the pepper and cook 2 more minutes.
- 3
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then add the tomato and cook for 3-4 minutes until it releases its juices.
- 4
Add the bulgur and stir for 2 minutes; pour in the hot water, add the salt and stir.
- 5
Bring to a boil, cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
- 6
Remove from the heat, place a paper towel under the lid and let it steam for 10 minutes; fluff gently and serve.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 301 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 50 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
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