Chickpea Bulgur And Tomato Pilaf Recipes

BULGUR PILAF (WITH TOMATOES AND CHICKPEAS)

Steps:

• In a non-stick pan, start by adding the vegetable oil and cooking the onion on medium heat for 3-5 minutes until softened
• Add the tomato paste, diced tomato and chicken stock cube and continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring often
• Wash and drain the chickpeas and add them to the pot along with the 3.5 cups water, salt, and black pepper. Allow everything to come to a boil
• Once boiling, add the washed and drained bulgur and mix well. Cover the pot, turn the heat down to low, and allow it to cook undisturbed for 20 minutes
• After 20 minutes, turn the heat off and let it stand for 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve

BULGUR PILAF WITH CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine bulgur and boiling water. Let stand 10 minutes to soften.
• In a deep-sided skillet with a lid heat olive oil and sesame oil over medium heat.
• Add the onion and cook, stirring until softened, about 3 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
• Add the chickpeas, broth, reserved bulgur (and any accumulated water at bottom of bowl), pimiento (if using), cumin, salt and pepper. Stir well to combine; bring mixture to boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the bulgur has absorbed all the liquid, about 15 minutes.
• If the bulgur seems to wet (it should be moist but not soggy), increase heat to medium and cook, uncovered, stirring often, until fairly dry.
• Fluff with a fork and serve warm.

BULGUR PILAF WITH CHICKPEAS AND HERBS

Steps:

• Drain the soaked chickpeas, and place in a pot with 1 quart water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer one hour. Add salt to taste and continue to simmer for 30 minutes to an hour, until the chickpeas are tender.
• Place the bulgur in a 2-quart bowl. Place a strainer over the bowl, and drain the chickpeas so that the hot broth covers the bulgur. Set the chickpeas aside. Cover the bowl, and allow the bulgur to sit until fluffy, about 20 to 30 minutes. Strain and press out excess liquid.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet, and add the scallions. Cook, stirring, until tender, two or three minutes. Stir in the garlic, and continue to cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Stir in the bulgur and chickpeas. Add the herbs and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and toss together. Remove from the heat, add lemon juice and pepper, taste and adjust salt. Add more lemon juice if desired. Serve hot or room temperature.