This tomato bulgur recipe is one of those dishes that people make when they are not in the mood for rice or pasta but looking for a healthier alternative. This simple yet delicious recipe makes a wonderful side dish to grilled meats such as lamb chops and chicken.
Preparation
- Prep Time - 5 mins
- Cook Time - 20 min
- Total Time - 25 mins
- Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarse bulgur
- 1 large onion
- 1 medium tomato
- 3 tb. Tomato paste
- 3 tb olive oil
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 cups of chicken stock or water
Method
- Begin by finely chopping the onion and dicing the tomato
- in a medium saucepan, heat up the olive oil. add the onion and saute for a few minutes on medium heat until the onion is translucent
- Stir in the diced tomato and saute until it has completely softened, about 3-4 minutes
- Rinse the bulgur 2-3 times and add the washed bulgur to the onion/tomato mixture
- Increase the heat and add the chicken stock or water followed by the tomato paste. Stir well and let come to simmer
- After most of the water has been absorbed, about 5-7 minutes, lower the heat to medium-low and cover to cook for 10 more minutes
- Serve warm with a light salad or plain yogurt