Bulgur Pilaf With Broccoli And Peppers Recipes

BULGUR PILAF WITH BROCCOLI AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of salted water to boil over high heat.
• Add the broccoli and cook until it is crip tender but still green, about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Drain the broccoli and rinse it briefly under cold water.
• Using the same pan, add the oil.
• Then add the onion, garlic, pepper, and oregano if using.
• (Just use about 1/4 tsp.) Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the onion is translucent which is about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, bulgur, water, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low.
• Cover it and cook until all the liquid is absorbed.
• Start checking at 10 minutes but it may take up to 15.
• Turn off the heat and add the broccoli and the black beans.
• Cover the pan and let it sit until the bulgur is tender but still slightly firm.
• This will take about 10 to 15 minutes.

BULGUR PILAF WITH BROCCOLI AND CARROTS

Steps:

• In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except broccoli and cheese.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or just until bulgur is tender.
• Stir in broccoli. Sprinkle with cheese. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 15 minutes or until broccoli is tender and cheese is melted.

BULGUR PILAF

Steps:

• Cook onion in oil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, wrap coriander seeds in a clean kitchen towel and coarsely crush by pressing with flat side of a large heavy knife.
• Add coriander and bulgur to onion and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Stir in hot water, then remove from heat and let stand, covered, until bulgur is softened, about 25 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in almonds, salt, and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

BULGUR PILAF

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook almonds in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Remove almonds from skillet.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the onion and carrot to skillet. Cook about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Stir in broth, bulgur and lemon pepper seasoning salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until bulgur is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in almonds and parsley.