Brown Bulgur Pilaf with Vegetables

Brown Bulgur Pilaf with Vegetables

A colorful, nutritious pilaf packed with seasonal vegetables and CEREN Brown Bulgur.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups CEREN Brown Bulgur (for Pilaf)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoons CEREN Tomato Paste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 ½ cups hot vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon thyme

Instructions

Prepare the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a wide pot. Add onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes. Add diced carrot, zucchini, and bell pepper. Cook for 6–7 minutes until slightly softened.

Add tomato paste and bulgur: Stir in CEREN Tomato Paste and cook for 1–2 minutes. Add CEREN Brown Bulgur and thyme. Mix well.

Simmer: Pour in hot broth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir once, cover, and simmer on low for 22–25 minutes until bulgur is tender and liquid absorbed.

Rest and serve: Remove from heat, cover, and let rest for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve warm.