Tomato Bulgur Pilaf

Name: Tomato Bulgur Pilaf
Total time: 2100 s
Yield: 2 people
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 cup bulgur; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large tomatoes chopped; 1 small chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; Parsley

Lu @lu2220

Tomato Bulgur Pilaf, a traditional Lebanese dish, is often prepared during the cooler months like November, December, and January. It is frequently served as a side dish. Bulgur is a common ingredient in Lebanon due to its amazing nutrients and affordability. It is typically consumed during religious holidays, family gatherings, and festive meals.

Bulgur is a whole grain made from cracked wheat, which requires minimal processing compared to other grains, thus increasing its ecological value and environmental sustainability.

Lu @lu2220

Bulgur is a whole grain made from cracked wheat, which requires minimal processing compared to other grains, thus increasing its ecological value and environmental sustainability.

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Ingredients

35 mins

2 people

1 cupbulgur
2 tablespoonsolive oil
2large tomatoes chopped
1small chopped onion
2garlic cloves
2 cupsvegetable broth
1 tablespoontomato paste
1 teaspooncinnamon
Parsley

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Steps

35 mins

1

Put the bulgur in a large bowl and pour 1 cup of hot water over it. Leave it for 10 minutes for it to absorb the water.
2

Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a big pan. Add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes.
3

Add in the chopped tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.
4

Add the tomato paste and cinnamon and stir the mixture.
5

Finally, add in the vegetable broth, until the mixture is boiled then add in the prepared bulgur. Mix everything together.
6

Lower the heat and cover the bulgur mixture for around 15–20 minutes.