Description
A classic Turkish bulgur wheat pilaf recipe packed with Mediterranean flavor, made with simple ingredients and ready in just 30 minutes. This one-pot vegan pilaf is fluffy, healthy, and perfect as a side or main dish for everyday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups coarse bulgur wheat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 roma tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1½ tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3½ cups water or low-sodium vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon pul biber (optional for heat)
- ¼ cup chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional for flavor boost)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion until soft and translucent
- Add garlic and green pepper, cooking for 2–3 minutes until fragrant
- Stir in chopped tomatoes and tomato paste, and let simmer for another 2–3 minutes to develop rich flavor
- Add the coarse bulgur wheat and stir to coat with the tomato mixture
- Pour in water or vegetable stock, season with salt and black pepper, and bring to a boil
- Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 15–20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed
- Remove from heat and let the Turkish bulgur wheat pilaf rest (covered) for 10 minutes before fluffing
- Fluff with a fork, garnish with parsley and lemon juice if using, and serve hot
Notes
- Use vegetable stock instead of water to deepen the flavor of the Turkish bulgur wheat pilaf recipe
- Add mushrooms or peas to enhance the dish’s texture and nutrition
- Always use coarse bulgur to maintain the right consistency in this healthy Turkish pilaf
- Let the pilaf rest after cooking to absorb residual moisture for fluffier grains
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: One-Pot Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 280 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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