Bulgur Pilavı

Name: Bulgur Pilavı
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 360g Coarse Bulgur, pilavlık bulgur; 1 medium Onion, finely chopped; 1 Turkish Green Pepper, sivri biber, chopped; 2 medium Tomatoes, peeled and diced; 1 tbsp Tomato Paste, domates salçası; 1 tbsp Pepper Paste, mild (biber salçası); 3 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tbsp Butter; 720ml Water, hot; 1 tsp Salt, to taste; 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper

Bulgur Pilavı is a comforting Turkish pilaf where nutty coarse bulgur is simmered with sautéed vegetables and flavorful tomato and pepper pastes for a warm, aromatic side or light main. The result is fluffy, slightly chewy grains infused with a rich, savory base—simple to make yet deeply satisfying. Serve it alongside grilled meats, yogurt, or a fresh salad for a classic Mediterranean meal.

Bulgur Pilavı is a comforting Turkish pilaf where nutty coarse bulgur is simmered with sautéed vegetables and flavorful tomato and... Show more

Traditional Turkish Recipe

Health Grade

A · Excellent

Rating

4.0

Time

40 min

Price

0,48 €

Calories

457 kcal

vegetarian

low calorie

easy

meal prep

Method

Prep the vegetables

Measure the Coarse Bulgur (pilavlık bulgur) and keep it nearby. Peel and finely chop the Onion, chop the Turkish Green Pepper (sivri biber), and peel and dice the Tomatoes.

Soften the aromatics

Warm the Olive Oil and Butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onion and green pepper and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes until the onion turns translucent and the pepper softens without browning.

Cook the pastes

Stir in the Tomato Paste and Pepper Paste, pressing them into the vegetables so they fry in the fat for 1 minute. Add the diced tomatoes and keep stirring until they break down into a glossy, thick sauce.

Toast the bulgur

Add the bulgur and stir for 1–2 minutes until every grain is coated in the tomato mixture and smells a little nutty.

Simmer the pilaf

Pour in the hot water and stir in the Salt and Ground Black Pepper. Bring the pot to a boil, then cover it, lower the heat, and simmer for 12 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the bulgur is tender.

Rest and fluff

Take the pot off the heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, taste, and adjust the seasoning if needed, then serve warm.