TURKISH BULGUR PILAF || Bulgur Pilavı || Bulgar Wheat Pilaf Recipe || HEALTHY & DELICIOUS!

bulgur

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is high in protein while rice is more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth enhances flavor without extra cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a unique flavor, while margarine is often less expensive.

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon butter in a pot.

Stir until butter melts, then add 1 medium sized onion (finely chopped) and sauté for a few seconds.

Add 1 teaspoon salt and sauté for 1-2 minutes on medium flame.

Add 2 large garlic cloves (finely chopped) and sauté for 1 minute.

Add 1 small capsicum (bell pepper) finely chopped and half a green Turkish pepper (or green chilli) and stir well.

Add 1 heaped tablespoon tomato puree and mix until combined.

Add 2 medium sized tomatoes (grated) and mix well.

Add 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon dried mint, and 1 teaspoon dried thyme; mix well for about 1 minute to cook the spices.

Add freshly squeezed lemon juice (to taste).

Add 1.5 cups coarse bulgur wheat and mix well into the tomato and spice mixture, ensuring each grain is coated.

Pour in 3 cups hot water and mix well; bring to a boil.

Cover and cook on low flame until water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.

Turn off the flame and fluff the bulgur with a fork.

Cover with a damp tea towel and let it rest for 7-10 minutes.

Garnish with finely chopped parsley and lemon slices.

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