RED PEPPER RICE, BULGUR OR FREEKEH WITH SAFFRON AND CHILE
This mildly spicy Lenten vegetable rice is prettiest when made with rice, because the saffron will have more of an impact on the color. But I also love it with bulgur, and especially with freekeh, which is very compatible with the peppers, chile and paprika. If you make it with rice, remember that in the traditional Greek dish the rice is very soft, as it is here. If you don't want the dish to be spicy leave out the chile pepper.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 1h
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Rub saffron between your fingers and place in a small ramekin. Cover with 1 tablespoon hot water. Set aside.
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat in a deep, lidded skillet or a wide, lidded saucepan. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add peppers and a generous pinch of salt and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add chile, paprika, tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes, until tomatoes have cooked down and softened a bit.
- Add rice, bulgur or freekeh and stir to coat with tomato mixture. Add saffron with its soaking water, water, more salt to taste, parsley and marjoram, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes, or until water has been absorbed.
- Remove from heat, uncover and place a towel across the top of the pan. Return lid and let sit for 10 minutes. Serve hot, with remaining olive oil drizzled over the top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 234, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 639 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
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Alexis Kirn
kirn13@hotmail.comI found this dish to be a bit too spicy for my taste.
Anyango Shile
shile.a68@gmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish turned out a little bland.
Hasan Kalam
kalam_hasan@aol.comThis dish is a great source of fiber and protein.
Danny Hussey
hussey36@hotmail.co.ukI love the way the saffron adds a subtle floral flavor to this dish.
RICKER rock
r72@yahoo.comThis dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Michael Ells
ells.m90@hotmail.comI highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves red peppers, bulgur, or saffron.
Petros Asgedom
asgedom_p@gmail.comThis dish is so versatile. I've served it as a main course, a side dish, and even a salad.
Sujon Raza
sujonraza34@gmail.comI've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Imran Hassan
imranh4@hotmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe! It's definitely going into my regular rotation.
Ebaziya Harriet
ebaziya_h3@yahoo.comThis is a great dish to serve at a party or potluck.
Simrah Omar
simrah.o71@yahoo.comI'm always looking for new ways to cook with red peppers, and this recipe is a great one!
Khan Mama
k-mama53@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I found this dish to be just the right amount of heat.
Raj2424 Raju
r-raj242477@gmail.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover rice or bulgur.
Bella Thompson
t_bella34@yahoo.comI love the vibrant color of this dish. It's so inviting and makes me want to eat it!
Gulsir Alam
gulsir@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Andy Mac
mac_a91@hotmail.frI made this dish with brown rice instead of bulgur and it turned out great! The flavors were well-balanced and the dish was very filling.
Araya
araya@hotmail.comThis freekeh dish was delicious and so easy to make! I loved the smoky flavor of the roasted peppers and the subtle heat of the chile.
BD Taigars
b_taigars49@hotmail.frThis dish was an absolute delight! The combination of red peppers, bulgur, and saffron created a beautiful and flavorful dish. I especially loved the crispy texture of the red peppers.