Authentic One-Pot Turkish Bulgur Pilaf
An authentic, high-protein Turkish bulgur pilaf recipe loaded with savory mushrooms and chickpeas. Naturally vegan, fiber-rich, and made in a single pot.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups coarse Turkish bulgur not fine
- 1 cup brown mushrooms diced
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas garbanzo beans
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 1 large tomato chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tbsp Turkish pepper paste
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- Under 3 cups hot water or vegetable broth
- Olive oil salt, black pepper, and paprika (to taste)
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables: Sauté onions, red peppers, and diced brown mushrooms in olive oil on high heat for 5 minutes until browned.
- Add garlic and pastes: Stir in minced garlic, tomato paste, and pepper paste. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Toast the bulgur: Add the fresh tomatoes and coarse bulgur. Sauté and stir constantly for 4-5 minutes to toast the grains.
- Simmer to perfection: Pour in the hot water and add the cooked chickpeas, salt, pepper, and paprika. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until the water is fully absorbed and the bulgur is tender.
