Turkish Bulgur Pilaf Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil (or butter)
• 1 onion (chopped, medium sized (approximately 1 cup))
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 green pepper (seeded jalapeno or a small bell pepper would work (approximately 1/2 cup))
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 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 (14 oz. can, drained and rinsed)
• 2 cups water (or vegetable broth)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

   Saute onion and tomato paste: Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add in onion, cumin and green pepper and saute until translucent, 4-5 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in the minced garlic and sautee for 30 seconds. Add in tomato paste and stir constantly for a minute or so.

3. 3

   Add in bulgur wheat, tomatoes, chickpeas, and water (or stock). Season it with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Stir to combine, bring it to a boil, put the lid on, and turn down the heat to low. Let it simmer for 10-12 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.

5. 5

   Off the heat, allow it to rest for 10 minutes (with the lid on), fluff it with a fork, garnish with parsley, and serve.