Turkish Tomato Bulgur Pilaf Recipe | Easy and Quick Meals

Domatesli Bulgur Pilavı (Tomato Bulgur Pilaf) 🍅

Looking for a comforting, flavorful dish that’s both simple and satisfying? This traditional Turkish Domatesli Bulgur Pilavı is the perfect answer. With juicy tomatoes and perfectly cooked bulgur, it’s a hearty meal that hits all the right notes. Serve it as a side or enjoy it on its own—either way, this dish is sure to become a favorite. 🇹🇷✨

Ingredients:

– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 1 medium onion, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 medium tomato, peeled and diced
– 1 small red pepper, chopped
– 1 tbsp tomato paste
– 1 cup coarse bulgur
– 1 1/2 cups hot water or broth (adjust as needed)
– 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
– 1/2 tsp black pepper
– Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the chopped red pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the diced tomato and cook until its start to soften and release the juice, about 5 minutes. Cook until most of the liquid evaporates.
5. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
6. Add the bulgur, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the bulgur with the tomato mixture.
7. Pour in the hot water or broth, stir, and bring to a boil. If the tomatoes released a lot of juice, start with 1.5 cups of liquid and adjust as needed.
8. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 13-15 minutes, or until the bulgur is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
9. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for another 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
10. Fluff the pilaf with a fork, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

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