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February 6, 2021

Bulgur Tomato Pilaf

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Bulgur Tomato Pilaf—a healthy and delicious bulgur made with tomatoes, onions and olive oil. This easy Bulgur recipe is light and completely vegan.

Bulgur tomato pilaf in pan.

Bulgur is a staple food in Middle Eastern cuisine. People incorporate it in many dishes.

It is a great alternative to rice, and you can have it as an entrée with Greek yogurt or green salad or as a side with grilled chicken or beef.

This Lebanese Bulgur Tomato Pilaf dish is delicious, healthy and completely vegan. It is loaded with fiber and probably one of the best foods for gut health.

Bulgur plate with yogurt on the side.

what is bulgur

Bulgur is made of wheat that has been cracked, partially boiled and dried. It is widely used in Middle Eastern cuisine and can be a healthier alternative to rice.

There are 4 grades of bulgur ranging from fine to very coarse. We often use fine bulgur with Tabbouleh and Kibbeh because it is easy to digest raw. On the other hand, coarse bulgur requires cooking. Thus, I am using it in this recipe.

You can find bulgur in many local supermarkets now and certainly in specialty Middle Eastern stores.

Bulgur with beef kafta.

Ingredients Needed:

This easy Bulgur Tomato Pilaf recipe calls for a few ingredients: coarse bulgur, olive oil, a chopped onion, tomato paste, and fresh chopped tomatoes.

You will also need some seasoning and chopped flat parsley for garnishing.

Spoonful of bulgur and plain yogurt.

How to Make Bulgur Tomato Pilaf

Start by rinsing the bulgur under running water and then drain and set aside.

In a large pot over medium heat, cook the onions with olive oil until golden in color, about 7–8 minutes. After that, add tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.

Throw in the chopped tomatoes and cook until softened. Then, add bulgur and mix well with sauce.

Finally, add the water and let simmer for 20–25 minutes on low heat. Adjust the amount of water as needed until bulgur is fully cooked.

It is really easy to cook bulgur; I use the ratio of 1 to 1 1/2. For every cup of bulgur I use 1 1/2 cups of water.

Since I am using 2 cups of fresh tomatoes and their juice in this recipe, I only needed to add 1 cup of water to cook the bulgur.

Bulgur tomato pilaf.

what to have bulgur with

You can serve bulgur as a main meal along with plain or Spiced Yogurt . A simple green salad or Tabbouleh are great too.

You can also have bulgur as a side with beef kafta or grilled chicken.

Try my other mouthwatering Vegan Lebanese dishes:
Lentils with Rice
Lentil Lemon and Potato Soup
Lentil Salad
Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce

Garlic Coriander Potato

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Bulgur tomato pilaf

Bulgur Tomato Pilaf

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Bulgur Tomato Pilaf—a healthy and delicious bulgur made with tomatoes, onions and olive oil. This easy Bulgur recipe is light and completely vegan.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups bulgur,coarse
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 cups tomatoes, peeled, chopped
  • 1 cup water, more if needed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped, for garnishing

Instructions

  1. Rinse bulgur under running water, drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, cook the onions with olive oil until golden in color, about 7–8 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened. 
  3. Add bulgur and mix well with sauce, then add water. Let simmer for 20–25 minutes on low heat until fully cooked.
  4. Turn off heat and serve warm.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 89Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 84mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 1g
© Guss
Cuisine: Lebanese / Category: Dinners

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