Kurdish Bulgur Pilaf

Submitted by Stacia_

"(Plof) You will need a large heavy saucepan. Serve with Pita, cutting board salsa, grilled chicken or olive salad."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 scallions, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1 large tomatoes, 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

directions

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.