Tomato-Flavored Turkish Bulgur: Quick and Easy Side Dish

With tomato flavor, quick and easy! Turkish bulgur is a wonderful side dish. In combination with tomato juice, the dish acquires a new interesting taste. The quantity and composition of vegetables can be easily changed to suit your tastes and preferences.
cook time: 40 min
Zoe Kendrick
Tomato-Flavored Turkish Bulgur: Quick and Easy Side Dish

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

86
Calories
2g
Fat
12g
Carbs
3g
Protein

Ingredients (3 portions)

Basic:

Garlic 2 clove
Tomatoes 2 pc
Salt to taste
Water 1 cup
Bulb onions 1 pc
Vegetable oil 20 g
Paprika to taste
bell pepper 1 pc
Greenery to taste
Tomato juice 1 cup
Ground pepper mixture to taste
Bulgur 1 cup

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make bulgur in Turkish? Prepare all the necessary ingredients for this. Wash bell peppers and tomatoes in running water to remove dirt. Take tomato juice thick and rich. Homemade is best.

Step 2

Step 2
Peel the onion and rinse in cold running water. Then chop not very finely.

Step 3

Step 3
Cut bell peppers and tomatoes into small pieces.

Step 4

Step 4
Heat a frying pan until hot and pour in a little vegetable oil. Add the chopped onion and fry it for a couple of minutes until transparent.

Step 5

Step 5
Then add bell peppers and tomatoes. Fry everything together for another 2-3 minutes. The tomatoes will release their juice, and the bell pepper will become a little softer.

Step 6

Step 6
Next, add the washed bulgur and a couple of cloves of crushed garlic to the pan. Garlic will give the dish a pleasant aroma.

Step 7

Step 7
Fill everything with tomato juice and water. Add paprika, ground pepper and a little salt. Mix everything, cover with a lid and simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes. During this time, the bulgur will increase in size and absorb all the liquid. When all the liquid has evaporated, remove the pan from the heat and leave to stand for a while under the lid. 10-15 minutes will be enough.

Step 8

Step 8
Turkish bulgur is ready! Serve hot as a main course or as a side dish for meat or fish dishes. Bon appetit!

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