Bulgur Pilaf

An everyday-table favorite, bulgur pilaf enriched with tomatoes and peppers.

Prep time: 10 minutes · Cook time: 25 minutes · Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups coarse bulgur

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 1 green pepper, chopped

• 2 tomatoes, diced (or 2 tablespoons tomato paste)

• 3 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil

• 3 cups hot water

• Salt

Instructions

1. Sauté the onion and pepper in the oil.

2. Add the tomatoes (or tomato paste) and cook for 5 minutes.

3. Stir in the bulgur and sauté for a few minutes.

4. Add the hot water and salt, and bring to a boil.

5. Cover and cook over low heat for 15-18 minutes.

6. Remove from heat, let it rest, then serve.