Best 7 Bulgur Pilaf With Broccoli And Peppers Recipes

BULGUR PILAF WITH BROCCOLI AND CARROTS

Steps:

• In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except broccoli and cheese.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or just until bulgur is tender.
• Stir in broccoli. Sprinkle with cheese. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 15 minutes or until broccoli is tender and cheese is melted.

BULGUR PILAF WITH CHICKPEAS AND HERBS

Steps:

• Drain the soaked chickpeas, and place in a pot with 1 quart water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer one hour. Add salt to taste and continue to simmer for 30 minutes to an hour, until the chickpeas are tender.
• Place the bulgur in a 2-quart bowl. Place a strainer over the bowl, and drain the chickpeas so that the hot broth covers the bulgur. Set the chickpeas aside. Cover the bowl, and allow the bulgur to sit until fluffy, about 20 to 30 minutes. Strain and press out excess liquid.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet, and add the scallions. Cook, stirring, until tender, two or three minutes. Stir in the garlic, and continue to cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Stir in the bulgur and chickpeas. Add the herbs and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and toss together. Remove from the heat, add lemon juice and pepper, taste and adjust salt. Add more lemon juice if desired. Serve hot or room temperature.

BULGUR PILAF WITH PEA PODS

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth, water and thyme to boiling. Stir in bulgur. Cover; simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bulgur is tender and water is absorbed.
• Meanwhile, in 8-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sugar snap peas, bell pepper and onions; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.
• Stir snap pea mixture into cooked bulgur.

BULGUR PILAF WITH BROCCOLI AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of salted water to boil over high heat.
• Add the broccoli and cook until it is crip tender but still green, about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Drain the broccoli and rinse it briefly under cold water.
• Using the same pan, add the oil.
• Then add the onion, garlic, pepper, and oregano if using.
• (Just use about 1/4 tsp.) Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the onion is translucent which is about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, bulgur, water, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low.
• Cover it and cook until all the liquid is absorbed.
• Start checking at 10 minutes but it may take up to 15.
• Turn off the heat and add the broccoli and the black beans.
• Cover the pan and let it sit until the bulgur is tender but still slightly firm.
• This will take about 10 to 15 minutes.

SPICY BULGUR VEGETABLE PILAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and toast until fragrant and golden, 7 to 10 minutes. Check frequently, as they can burn quickly. Cool before using.
• Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the chipotle chile, adobo sauce, coriander, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the bulgur and the boiling water. Cover, remove from the heat, and let stand until the bulgur is tender, about 25 minutes.
• Fluff the bulgur with a fork and pour into a large bowl. Toss with the arugula, green peas, parsley, dill and walnuts. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and the vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.
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LENTIL AND BULGUR PILAF WITH GREEN AND YELLOW SQUASH

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, mix together the broth, lentils, onion bay leaf, salt allspice and pepper and bring to boil over medium heat. Reduce to low, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
• Add bulgur and simmer and cook an adidtional 25 minutes until the lentils and bulgur are tender.
• Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
• Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add zucchini and squash and cook 2 minutes. Add garlic and lemon zest and cook an additional 3 minutes until the squash are tender.
• Stir in parsley and cilantro. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
• Mix the squah into the bulgur and lentil pilaf.
• Serve hot with lemon wedges.

BULGUR PILAF WITH RED PEPPERS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place the bulgur in a fine sieve and shake to remove any dust. Place in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let stand 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the bell and chili peppers in a food processor with the water, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the sugar. Process until pureed. Transfer to a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until reduced to a jam-like consistency, about 20 minutes. Set aside.
• Cut the tomatoes in half and squeeze gently to remove the seeds. Using the large holes of a hand grater, grate the tomato halves with the cut side facing the grater. (You should be left with just the tomato skin in your hand; discard.)
• Drain the bulgur and return it to the bowl. Add the red-pepper paste, the tomato pulp, the remaining teaspoon salt, the scallions, cucumber, parsley, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, olive oil and paprika. Stir to mix well.
• Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours. Taste and season with more salt if needed. Spoon onto a platter, surround with the lettuce or vine leaves and serve.