Kurdish Bulgur Pilaf

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

• Ready In: 40 mins
• 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.