Kurdish Bulgur Pilaf

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 scallions, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaf
• 1 cup coarse bulgur
• 2 1/2 cups boiling chicken stock or 2 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
• 2 add the scallions and bell pepper and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
• 3 add the tomato and basil and continue to stir-fry for 2 minutes.
• 4 add the bulgur and mix well.
• 5 pour in the boiling stock or water, add the salt, and mix well. bring the liquid to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low.
• 6 simmer uncovered until all the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
• 7 serve hot.