Turkish · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Bulgur Pilaf with Vegetables
35 minutes · 4 servings · vegan
A home-style Turkish bulgur pilaf, made as a simple one-pot side or main.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups coarse bulgur
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried mint
Let’s make it
- Cook onion, carrot, and pepper in olive oil for 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste and tomato for 2 minutes, then add bulgur, water, salt, pepper, and mint.
- Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low for 15 to 18 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
- Rest 5 minutes, fluff, and serve hot.
- Adjust seasoning if needed.
Use extra-soft vegetables and serve with yogurt for a child-friendly meal.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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