Best 5 Bulgur Pilaf With Red Peppers And Tomatoes Recipes

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Bulgur pilaf with red peppers and tomatoes is a colorful and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. Made with bulgur, a whole-wheat grain, it is a good source of fiber and protein. The red peppers and tomatoes add a sweet and tangy flavor, while the herbs and spices give it a savory depth of flavor. This dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Serve it as a main course or as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BULGUR PILAF WITH RED PEPPERS AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, lunch, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups fine-grain bulgur
3 medium red bell peppers, stemmed, cored and cut into large pieces
1 red or green chili pepper, cored, stemmed and seeded
2 tablespoons water
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
1/8 teaspoon sugar
2 medium-size ripe tomatoes
8 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
3/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses, preferably Cortas brand (see note)
1/3 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon hot Hungarian paprika, or to taste
Tender romaine lettuce leaves or boiled vine leaves, for garnish

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 422, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 758 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams

BULGUR PILAF WITH TOMATOES, SHALLOTS AND MINT.



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Also called cracked wheat, bulgur is a quick-cooking grain with a hearty, nut-like flavour that is used to make the popular Middle Eastern salad Tabbouleh. Fresh or canned tomatoes may be used for this recipe. Cooked chick peas or another type of bean may be added for substance.

Provided by KristinV

Categories     Southwest Asia (middle East)

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 shallots, finely chopped
1 cup medium bulgur
2 cups vegetable stock
sat and pepper (to taste)
1 cup tomatoes, finely diced (fresh or canned)
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots, cover, and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the bulgur and stir to combine. Stir in the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cove and simmer until the bulgur is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the tomatoes. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the mint, cover and let stand for a further 5 minutes before serving.

BULGUR PILAF WITH KALE AND TOMATOES



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Enjoy a combination of nutritious vegetables and a whole grain all in one easy side dish. It goes equally well with Broiled Sirloin with Chile-Roasted Onions (page 176), Herb Chicken with Panko-Pecan Crust (page 148), or Wine-Poached Salmon (page 109).

Yield Serves 4; 3/4 cup per serving

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
2 cups Chicken Broth (page 50) or commercial fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups chopped kale
3/4 cup uncooked bulgur
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 medium Italian plum (Roma) tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the onion for 3 minutes, or until soft, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in the broth, kale, bulgur, garlic, pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil, still over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 12 minutes, or until the bulgur is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the tomato. Cook for 1 minute, or until heated through. Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice.
  • Instead of the kale, you can use spinach in this recipe. Add the spinach with the tomato, stirring just until the spinach wilts.
  • (Per serving)
  • Calories: 149
  • Total fat: 3.0g
  • Saturated: 0.5g
  • Trans: 0.0g
  • Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
  • Monounsaturated: 1.5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 124mg
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Sugars: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Calcium: 66mg
  • Potassium: 354mg
  • 1 1/2 starch
  • 1 vegetable
  • 1/2 fat

TOMATO-INFUSED BULGUR PILAF WITH FRESH BASIL



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Provided by Maria Speck

Categories     Herb     Tomato     Vegetable     Side     Basil     Bulgur     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 small)
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 to 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh tomatoes or diced canned tomatoes
1 cup medium-coarse bulgur
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish

Steps:

  • 1 Heat the olive oil in a 3- or 4-quart saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion softens and starts to brown at the edges, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and Aleppo pepper and cook, stirring, until the mixture darkens, about 1 minute. Add the broth, the tomatoes with their juices, and the bulgur and bring to a boil, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan.
  • 2 Decrease the heat to maintain a simmer, cover, and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the bulgur is tender but still slightly chewy, about 15 minutes. Add a tad more water if necessary. Remove the saucepan from the heat and season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Taste for salt and adjust, and then stir in 1/4 cup of the basil. Cover and set aside for 3 minutes. Garnish with the remaining 2 tablespoons basil and serve.

BULGUR PILAF WITH BROCCOLI AND PEPPERS



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I have recently started the WW Core program which emphasizes whole grains, produce, and a little bit of good oil. Around the same time I started I also re-found a lovely little cookbook that a friend gave me a few years ago called "One Pot Vegetarian Dishes" by Amy Cotler. This pilaf is a modification of a recipe from that book. It needs a little salt and pepper but is a nice main dish or side dish depending on your eating style. The original recipe says it can be served either warm or cold though I have only tried it warm. And the original recipe called for red pepper. As I only had frozen green pepper that is what I used, but feel free to change it.

Provided by ladypit

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup broccoli floret, cut small
1 onion, chopped (use a small onion)
2/3 cup frozen green bell peppers or 1 fresh green bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup canned tomato
1 cup bulgur
3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
dried oregano (optional)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
3/4 cup hot water

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.8, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 272.7, Carbohydrate 41.3, Fiber 11, Sugar 3.3, Protein 8.6

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked bulgur. If using uncooked bulgur, rinse it well before cooking.
  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best results.
  • If you don't have red bell peppers, you can use another type of bell pepper, such as green or yellow.
  • Add other vegetables to the pilaf, such as zucchini, carrots, or peas.
  • Season the pilaf to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices.
  • Serve the pilaf as a main course or side dish.

Conclusion:

Bulgur pilaf with red peppers and tomatoes is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a healthy and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or side dish. With its colorful vegetables and flavorful sauce, this pilaf is sure to please everyone at the table.

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