A fluffy Turkish bulgur pilaf cooked with onion, peppers, carrot and tomato in a tomato paste broth. Serve it with meat or chicken, or on its own with yogurt; vegan and a source of fiber.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Dice the onion, peppers and tomato; dice or grate the carrot.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat and cook the onion for 4-5 minutes, then add the peppers and carrot and cook for 4 minutes more.
- 3
Stir in the tomato paste for 1 minute, then add the tomato and cook for 3 minutes until it releases its juice.
- 4
Add the bulgur and toast it with the vegetables for 2 minutes.
- 5
Add the hot water and salt, bring to a boil, then cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes until the bulgur absorbs the liquid.
- 6
Remove from the heat, place a paper towel under the lid and let steam for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 364 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 54 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
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