Lebanese Bulgur Recipes

LEBANESE BULGUR

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the onion and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
• Stir in the tomatos and basil, cooking 2 more minutes.
• Stir the bulgur into the tomato mixture, making sure that the bulgur is well coated.
• Stir in the hot broth, reduce the heat to low and cook, covered, for 5 minutes.
• Add the honey, tomato paste, salt, pepper and cayenne to the bulgur mixture.
• Continue to cook, covered until the bulgur is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed, about 25 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle the parsley over the top.

BULGUR PILAF

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
• Stir in the tomato paste, chopped tomatoes and green peppers, and continue to cook with the onions until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add the bulgur, cumin, salt and pepper, and stir to combine until the bulgur is completely coated in the tomato paste, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add the chickpeas on top along with 3 cups of chicken broth or water and stir to combine. Remove from heat, close the lid and allow the bulgur to absorb the liquid for 10 minutes. Open the lid and fluff with a fork.
• Serve with chopped parsley and fresh vegetables, if desired.