TOMATO-INFUSED BULGUR PILAF WITH FRESH BASIL

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Tomato-Infused Bulgur Pilaf with Fresh Basil image

Provided by Maria Speck

Categories     Herb     Tomato     Vegetable     Side     Basil     Bulgur     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 small)
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 to 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh tomatoes or diced canned tomatoes
1 cup medium-coarse bulgur
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish

Steps:

  • 1 Heat the olive oil in a 3- or 4-quart saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion softens and starts to brown at the edges, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and Aleppo pepper and cook, stirring, until the mixture darkens, about 1 minute. Add the broth, the tomatoes with their juices, and the bulgur and bring to a boil, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan.
  • 2 Decrease the heat to maintain a simmer, cover, and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the bulgur is tender but still slightly chewy, about 15 minutes. Add a tad more water if necessary. Remove the saucepan from the heat and season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Taste for salt and adjust, and then stir in 1/4 cup of the basil. Cover and set aside for 3 minutes. Garnish with the remaining 2 tablespoons basil and serve.

Cliff Tibbs
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Overall, this was a great recipe. I would definitely recommend it.


Fezile Shantel
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I think it would be great for people who like spicy food.


love lak
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


Tanvir Paradise
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


muslima mohamed
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This was a great side dish. The bulgur was cooked perfectly, and the tomatoes and basil added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Lottie Lungu
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Loved this recipe! The bulgur was fluffy and flavorful, and the tomatoes and basil added a nice touch of sweetness and acidity. I will definitely be making this again.


Rehmat Saeed
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This was a quick and easy dish to make, and it turned out great! The bulgur was cooked perfectly, and the tomatoes and basil added a nice pop of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


praize suavey
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I thought this dish was just okay. The bulgur was a bit bland, and the tomatoes and basil didn't really add much flavor. I wouldn't make this again.


Nyesiga Dison
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This was a great recipe! The bulgur was fluffy and flavorful, and the tomatoes and basil added a nice touch of sweetness and acidity. I will definitely be making this again.


minhal akram
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I loved the fresh, summery flavors of this dish. The tomatoes and basil were so flavorful, and the bulgur provided a nice nutty flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Itoya Victory
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This bulgur pilaf was a delicious and easy side dish. The tomato and basil flavors were perfectly balanced, and the bulgur was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.