How to Cook Bulgur Pilaf

How to Cook Bulgur Pilaf

Ingredients Cook Bulgur Pilaf: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, or margarine 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or olive oil 1 medium onion, grated and drained 1 large tomato, grated, with juice 1 small green bell pepper, grated 2 cups coarse bulgur 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons of tomato paste 2 teaspoons of sugar 4 cups chicken stock, or water 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh or roasted peppers, chopped tomatoes, and fresh Italian parsley, for garnish How to Make Bulgur Pilaf: Melt the butter with the oil in a covered or shallow skillet. Fry the drained grated onions until soft but not browned—about 5 minutes. Add grated tomatoes and juice and grated pepper. Continue to fry until the vegetables soften and the liquid has reduced. Add the bulgur and stir until combined using a wooden spoon. Add salt, pepper, tomato paste, sugar, and stock and stir until smooth. Bring the combination to a boil, then cover and reduce heat. Let the bulgur simmer slowly until all the l…