Bulgur Pilaf With Lamb Recipes

BULGUR PILAF

Steps:

• Base: Heat oil over medium heat in a large saute pan or pot. Add onion, garlic, pepper, and roma tomatoes, cooking until pepper is soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
• Bulgur: Add bulgur and water, stir to combine, cover, and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until water is absorbed and bulgur is tender (add more water ½ cup at a time if bulgur is still tough). Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve: Warm or cold, optionally topped with olives, sliced red onion, parsley, slivered almonds, or feta cheese.

TURKISH BULGUR PILAF RECIPE

Steps:

• Saute onion and tomato paste: Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add in onion and green pepper and saute until translucent, 3-4 minutes. Add in tomato paste and stir constantly for a minute or so.
• Add in the rest of the ingredients: Add in ground cumin, bulgur, tomatoes, chickpeas, and water (or stock). Season with salt and pepper.
• Stir & Bring it to a boil: Give it a stir, bring it to a boil, put the lid on, turn down the heat to low. Let it simmer for 10-12 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
• Let it rest & serve: Off the heat, allow it to rest for 10 minutes (with the lid on), fluff it with a fork, garnish with parsley, and serve.

LAMB KABOBS WITH BULGUR PILAF

Steps:

• In a large, resealable plastic bag, combine garlic, vinegar, mint, and oil. Add lamb, seal bag, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
• If using a charcoal grill, prepare coals for a medium fire.
• To prepare pilaf, melt butter in a large skillet. Add onion and pasta; saute until pasta is lightly browned. Add bulgur and stir to coat. Stir in broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
• Meanwhile, drain lamb and discard marinade. Thread onto six metal or soaked bamboo skewers.
• Grill kabobs on a covered grill, over medium heat, for 8-10 minutes or until meat has reached desired doneness, turning frequently.
• Serve kabobs with pilaf.