Tomato-Infused Bulgur Pilaf With Fresh Basil Recipe

Name: Tomato-Infused Bulgur Pilaf With Fresh Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

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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.
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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.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Tomato-Infused Bulgur Pilaf With Fresh Basil falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Tomato-Infused Bulgur Pilaf With Fresh Basil

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