Bulgur Pilaf, Chickpeas & Tomatoes
Yield: 6 servings
Time: 25 min.
Ingredients:
Bulgur, medium grind
2 cups
Olive oil
1 tbsp.
Cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp.
Garlic, cloves
2 ea.
Chickpeas, canned, drained
14 oz. can
Tomatoes, medium, diced
2 ea.
Water or chicken stock
2.5 cups
Salt, kosher
To taste
Black Pepper, ground
To taste
Preparation:
1.
Set a medium pot to medium heat and add 1 tbsp. of olive oil.
2.
Add minced and cook for about 1 min., until garlic begins to release its aroma.
3.
Add tomato and chickpeas and cook for 1-2 min. until tomatoes begin to soften.
4.
Stir in bulgur, pour in chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
5.
Cover and turn heat to low. Cook for 20 to 25 min. until stock has completely
evaporated and bulgur is tender.
6.
Remove pot from heat and let rest covered for 5 min.
7.
Separate the grains with a fork and stir in the cilantro. Adjust seasoning and serve.
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