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Bulgur Pilavi (Turkish Cracked Wheat Pilaf)
4.8 from 15 votes

Bulgur Pilavi (Turkish Cracked Wheat Pilaf)

Bulgur pilavi is a vegetarian's dream, a gluten-free person’s nightmare, and an absolute delicious delight. Wayyyy better (and better for you) than plain ol’ rice or cous cous. Stop mucking about and grab a pot.  This banger of a vegan side-dish is easy and fast!

Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
37 mins
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 127 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Turkish

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 onion finely diced, medium-sized
  • 1 red bell pepper diced small, seeds and stem discarded
  • 2 tomato diced, medium-sized
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons tatli biber salcasi Turkish sweet pepper paste
  • 1 cup bulgur wheat coarse
  • 1½ cups water or unsalted vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
  • parsley fresh leaves and minced, for garnish
  • chive fresh leaves and minced, for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a 4 quart pot, heat the olive oil over a medium flame for 60 seconds.
  2. add the onion and pepper and sauté for 4 minutes until the onion starts to sweat.
  3. add the tomato and garlic and stir around for 3 minutes until the tomato starts to break down.
  4. Stir in the tomato or pepper paste (salça) and the bulgur wheat. Saute the bulgur for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  5. Turn the heat to high, and add water, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  6. As soon as your bulgur wheat starts to boil, place a lid on the pan and lower the heat to low
  7. Simmer the bulgur wheat for 8-10 minutes until the liquid has been absorbed.
  8. Remove from the heat and leave the bulgur pilaf covered for 15 minutes as it cools a little.
  9. Serve the bulgur pilavi with fresh herbs as a side dish.

Notes

  • Make sure to fluff the bulgur using the tines of a fork before you garnish and serve it.  That way the pilaf isn't at all clumpy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 127kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 220mg (9%) Potassium 291mg (6%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 997IU (20%) Vitamin C 34mg (38%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 127

% Daily Value*

Calories 127kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 220mg 9%
Potassium 291mg 6%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 997IU 20%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.