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Bulgur Pilavi (Turkish Bulgur Rice Pilaf)
Bulgur Pilavi or Turkish Bulgur Rice Pilaf is a healthy side dish that pairs perfectly with grilled meat or chicken, kebabs, casserole dishes, and hearty stews.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 324 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Middle Eastern , Turkish
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon butter (40 grams)
- 50 g vermicelli or orzo (2 ½ tbsp)
- 1 large tomato (grated or finely chopped)
- 40 g sundried tomato (finely chopped)
- ½ tablespoon tomato paste
- 270 g coarse bulgur (1 ½ cup)
- 540 ml chicken stock or vegetable stock (hot) (3 cups)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Wash the bulgur in a fine sieve with cold water and let it drain.
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Add orzo or vermicelli and fry until they turn golden brown.
- Add the bulgur and stir until nicely combined for a few more minutes.
- Add the tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, and chopped tomato, and sauté for a few minutes.
- Pour in hot chicken stock or vegetable stock, add the seasoning and give it a good stir.
- Put the lid on and bring it to a boil.
- Let it simmer over low heat for 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes without opening the lid.
- Stir it with a fork to make the rice fluffy before serving.
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Notes
- Easy Chicken Stock (Bone Broth) or Basic Homemade Vegetable Stock is a great flavoring for pilaf. Make sure the stock is hot before adding it to the bulgur.
- Use coarse or very coarse bulgur for a fluffy and chewy texture. Using fine bulgur would make the pilaf mushy.
- Cook the bulgur pilaf with butter for an even nuttier taste.
- When the bulgur is cooked, take the pan off the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes with the lid off.
Nutrition Information
Calories
324kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
1184mg
(49%)
Potassium
786mg
(22%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
803IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1184mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 786mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 803IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.