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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

  1. Cook onion, carrot, and pepper in olive oil for 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in tomato paste and tomato for 2 minutes, then add bulgur, water, salt, pepper, and mint.
  3. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low for 15 to 18 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
  4. Rest 5 minutes, fluff, and serve hot.
  5. 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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