Bulgur pilaf is a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or as a main course. It's a great source of fiber, protein, and vitamins, and it's easy to make. This recipe for bulgur pilaf with chickpeas and herbs is a flavorful and healthy twist on the classic dish. The combination of bulgur, chickpeas, and herbs creates a hearty and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.
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TURKISH BULGUR PILAF RECIPE
Learn how to make the best Turkish bulgur pilaf recipe with tomatoes and vegetables.
Provided by Aysegul Sanford
Categories Side Dish
Time 28m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Saute onion and tomato paste: Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add in onion and green pepper and saute until translucent, 3-4 minutes. Add in tomato paste and stir constantly for a minute or so.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients: Add in ground cumin, bulgur, tomatoes, chickpeas, and water (or stock). Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir & Bring it to a boil: Give it a stir, bring it to a boil, put the lid on, turn down the heat to low. Let it simmer for 10-12 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Let it rest & serve: Off the heat, allow it to rest for 10 minutes (with the lid on), fluff it with a fork, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 kcal, Sugar 4 g, Sodium 661 mg, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BULGUR PILAF (WITH TOMATOES AND CHICKPEAS)
This vegetarian Bulgur Pilaf is a Middle Eastern dish that is so flavourful and a great alternative to rice. Cooked with onions, tomatoes and chickpeas, you only need a few ingredients to make one of the best sides ever!
Provided by Amina Al-Saigh
Categories Sides
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a non-stick pan, start by adding the vegetable oil and cooking the onion on medium heat for 3-5 minutes until softened
- Add the tomato paste, diced tomato and chicken stock cube and continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring often
- Wash and drain the chickpeas and add them to the pot along with the 3.5 cups water, salt, and black pepper. Allow everything to come to a boil
- Once boiling, add the washed and drained bulgur and mix well. Cover the pot, turn the heat down to low, and allow it to cook undisturbed for 20 minutes
- After 20 minutes, turn the heat off and let it stand for 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve
BULGUR PILAF WITH CHICKPEAS AND HERBS
This is the type of satisfying high-protein grain and legume dish that easily occupies the center of your dinner plate, accompanied by vegetables or a salad. Cook the chickpeas, then use the soaking water for reconstituting the bulgur. It couldn't be a simpler dish to make.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, main course, side dish
Time 1h35m
Yield Serves four to six
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 259, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 223 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
BULGUR PILAF WITH CHICKPEAS
Adapted from "The PDQ Vegetarian Cookbook" by Donna Klein. The recipe recommends fancy (fine grain) bulgur as it cooks faster, although none of the stores I went to had more than one kind to pick from so I took what I could get (I believe it was medium). The original recipe also called for frozen chopped onion and jarred minced garlic - I used fresh. This recipe was my first experience with toasted sesame oil - delicious!
Provided by emcmonnies
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine bulgur and boiling water. Let stand 10 minutes to soften.
- In a deep-sided skillet with a lid heat olive oil and sesame oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook, stirring until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
- Add the chickpeas, broth, reserved bulgur (and any accumulated water at bottom of bowl), pimiento (if using), cumin, salt and pepper. Stir well to combine; bring mixture to boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the bulgur has absorbed all the liquid, about 15 minutes.
- If the bulgur seems to wet (it should be moist but not soggy), increase heat to medium and cook, uncovered, stirring often, until fairly dry.
- Fluff with a fork and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.8, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 407.6, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 8.3
HERBED BULGUR-LENTIL PILAF
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories side-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings, 1 serving equals 1 cup pilaf
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place lentils and 2 cups broth in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil 5 minutes, then reduce to a simmer and cook until lentils are tender and most liquid is dissolved, about 30 minutes. Drain any remaining liquid. While lentils are cooking, place bulgur and remaining 2 cups chicken broth in another small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until most liquid is dissolved and bulgur is tender, about 13 to15 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Add the bulgur to the lentils.
- Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add peppers and cook until peppers are tender, another 5 minutes. Add the onion mixture to bulgur-lentil mixture. Stir in parsley, basil, chives, lemon zest, lemon juice remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to incorporate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 370 milligrams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 3 grams
SIMPLE BULGUR PILAF
Simple mild flavors, delicious side to any meat main dish. Also delicious served cold, tossed with chopped fresh garden veggies and a sprinkling of feta cheese as a veggie meal.
Provided by Susiecat too
Categories Grains
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat olive oil and saute onions until soft.
- Turn heat up to high and add mushrooms, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are cooked and nicely browned.
- Add bulgur, stir and cook briefly, 1-2 minutes.
- Add water, mix once, then cover and cook over low heat until all water is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
- Fluff briefly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.6, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 8.1, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 1.5, Protein 4.2
COUSCOUS AND BULGUR PILAF
Categories Herb Side Couscous Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until tender and pale golden, about 10 minutes. Add bulgur and stir to coat. Stir in 1 1/2 cups Vegetable-Herb Broth. Bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer gently until liquid is absorbed and bulgur is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Using fork, fluff bulgur. Cover and let stand 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring remaining 1/2 cup Vegetable-Herb Broth to simmer in small saucepan. Combine broth, couscous and remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil in large bowl. Stir to blend. Cover tightly and let stand until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 15 minutes. Fluff with fork.
- Mix bulgur into couscous in large bowl. Add parsley, chives and rosemary; toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
BULGUR PILAF WITH ROASTED TOMATOES, ONIONS, AND GARBANZO BEANS
Categories Bean Onion Tomato Side Roast Low Fat Vegetarian Lunch Healthy Vegan Dill Parsley Bulgur Simmer Bon Appétit Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 (side-dish) servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread tomatoes and onion in large roasting pan. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in garbanzo beans and garlic. Roast until onion is golden, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes longer. Remove pan from oven. Add 2 1/2 cups water to pan and stir, scraping up browned bits.
- Transfer roasted vegetable mixture to large saucepan. Bring to boil. Stir in bulgur. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until bulgur is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- Stir 3 tablespoons parsley, 1 1/2 tablespoons dill and lemon juice into pilaf. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle pilaf with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and 1/2 tablespoon dill.
- *Also called cracked wheat, bulgur is available at natural foods stores and many supermarkets nationwide.
BULGUR-AND-CHICKPEA SALAD
This quick-cooking, whole-grain side is good with broiled salmon, roast chicken and Balsamic Steak with Garlic Zucchini.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine bulgur with boiling water. Cover and let stand 20 minutes; drain and return to bowl. Rinse and drain chickpeas, then add to bowl with lemon zest and juice, olive oil, dill, and feta; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of herbs: This recipe calls for parsley, dill, and mint, but you can use any combination of herbs that you like. Some other good options include cilantro, basil, oregano, and thyme.
- Don't overcook the bulgur: Bulgur is a whole grain that cooks quickly, so it's important to not overcook it. Otherwise, it will become mushy and lose its texture.
- Fluff the bulgur before serving: Once the bulgur is cooked, fluff it with a fork to separate the grains. This will help to create a light and airy texture.
- Serve with your favorite toppings: This recipe is a great base for a variety of toppings. Some popular options include grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or a simple yogurt sauce.
Conclusion:
Bulgur pilaf with chickpeas and herbs is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It's a great way to use up leftover bulgur, and it's also a healthy and affordable meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.
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