30-Minute Bulgur Pilaf (Turkish Recipe)

Ingredients

• 2 cups coarse bulgur ((#3))
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion (finely diced)
• 1 red bell pepper (finely diced)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon sweet red pepper paste
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried mint
• 4 cups chicken broth or water

Instructions

1. 1

   In a saucepan or large skillet, melt the butter along with the olive oil over medium heat

2. 2

   Add the chopped onions and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened

3. 3

   Add in the chopped peppers and continue sautéing for another 2-3 minutes

4. 4

   Add in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes

5. 5

   Season with pepper and salt and mix for about 1-2 minutes

6. 6

   Add in the red pepper paste and tomato paste, mixing until combined, about 1-2 minutes

7. 7

   Next add in the dried mint and then the bulgur, mix well until fully combined

8. 8

   Pour in the water or broth and allow the mixture to come to a boil

9. 9

   Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight fitting lid and simmer for 25 minutes

10. 10

    Fluff up the bulgur and serve with yogurt and mint.