5.0 from 9 votes
Tomato Bulgur Pilaf (Turkish Bulgur Pilavi)
Bulgur pilaf is a classic, hearty Turkish side dish made with peppers and onions, featuring a rich and satisfying tomato flavor.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 315 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Turkish
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups coarse bulgur wheat rinsed
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cups chicken stock or water
Instructions
- In a large saucepan add the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes, then add the red bell pepper. Cook another minute before adding the tomato paste. Cook out the tomato paste for 2 minutes and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the bulgur wheat, butter and chicken stock, stirring to combine and bring to a boil.
- Turn heat to low and cover for 20 minutes, or until all liquid has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Recipe adapted from Sabrina Ghayour's Persiana.
Nutrition Information
Calories
315kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
558mg
(23%)
Potassium
504mg
(14%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1150IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 315kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 558mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 504mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1150IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.