Bulgur Pilaf With Chickpeas Recipe

Name: Bulgur Pilaf With Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Bulgar wheat; 1 cup boiling water; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil (dark); 1/2 onions, chopped or 1/2 cup onion, frozen chopped; 1 garlic cloves, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic, refrigerated bottled minced; 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 cup low sodium vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons diced pimentos, drained (optional); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup Bulgar wheat
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil (dark)
1/2 onions, chopped or 1/2 cup onion, frozen chopped
1 garlic cloves, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic, refrigerated bottled minced
1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup low sodium vegetable broth
2 tablespoons diced pimentos, drained (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper, to taste

1
In a medium bowl, combine bulgur and boiling water. Let stand 10 minutes to soften.
2
In a deep-sided skillet with a lid heat olive oil and sesame oil over medium heat.
3
Add the onion and cook, stirring until softened, about 3 minutes.
4
Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
5
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.
6
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the bulgur has absorbed all the liquid, about 15 minutes.
7
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.
8
Fluff with a fork and serve warm.

672

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Bulgar wheat, 1 cup boiling water, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil (dark), and more.

Yes, Bulgur Pilaf With Chickpeas falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bulgur Pilaf With Chickpeas

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