Bulgur Pilaf with Tomatoes and Mint

Ingredients

• 1 cup bulgur
• 3 medium tomatoes
• 0.5 cup mint
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 medium onion
• 1 large carrot
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 small cucumber

Instructions

1. 1Rinse bulgur wheat under cold water and set aside to drain.
2. 2Dice the tomatoes, onion, and carrot into small, uniform pieces.
3. 3Finely chop garlic and mint leaves.
4. 4Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and carrot, sautéing until soft, about 5 minutes.
5. 5Add garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
6. 6Stir in the bulgur wheat, coating it with the oil and vegetable mixture.
7. 7Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
8. 8Add diced tomatoes to the skillet, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
9. 9Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, mint, salt, and black pepper. Let sit covered for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
10. 10Serve garnished with additional mint leaves and diced cucumber for added freshness and crunch.
11. 11Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.