Cumin Scented Bulgur Pilaf Recipe

Name: Cumin Scented Bulgur Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 2 cups onions, chopped; 1 cup bell pepper, chopped (mix or match red, green, cubanelle, etc); 1/4 cup orzo pasta; 1 cup bulgur; 2 cups water; 2 chicken bouillon cubes; 1 cup low-sodium tomato juice (I use 2 single serve cans low sodium V8); kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin (to taste); 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
2 cups onions, chopped
1 cup bell pepper, chopped (mix or match red, green, cubanelle, etc)
1/4 cup orzo pasta
1 cup bulgur
2 cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 cup low-sodium tomato juice (I use 2 single serve cans low sodium V8)
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add onions and peppers and increase heat to medium high and cook until onions begin to turn brown around the edges, about 10 minutes.
2
Stir in orzo and bulgur and cook about a minute, while stirring.
3
Add broth and tomato juice.
4
Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and basil.
5
Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until bulgur is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
6
Stir in water if bulgur becomes too dry or cook a few minutes, with the cover off, if bulgur is too wet.

296

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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: 3 tablespoons butter, 2 cups onions, chopped, 1 cup bell pepper, chopped (mix or match red, green, cubanelle, etc), 1/4 cup orzo pasta, and more.

Yes, Cumin Scented Bulgur Pilaf falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Cumin Scented Bulgur Pilaf

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