Bulgur Pilavi or Turkish Bulgur Pilaf is a healthy side dish that pairs perfectly with grilled meat or chicken, kebabs, casserole dishes and hearty stews.

Turkish Bulgur Pilaf complements most of the delicious Mediterranean dishes such as Izmir Kofte or Islim Kebabi (Aubergine Meatball Wraps).

There are many different variations of Bulgur Pilav and the one with tomatoes is one of our favourites along with the Lentil and Bulgur Pilaf.

These are the ingredients you will need for making this healthy bulgur dish. Click on 👇 "learn more" for the full list.

Melt the butter in a pan on medium heat and add orzo or vermicelli. Fry until golden brown, stirring occasionally.

Stir in the tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste. Add the bulgur to the pan and sauté for a few minutes until it's dry.

Add the bulgur wheat to the tomatoes and vermicelli, and sauté together for a few more minutes, until the mixture is dry.

Add hot chicken, vegetable stock or water, and combine all nicely. Bring it back to a boil, lower the heat and gently simmer with the lid on until the bulgur is soft.

When the bulgur is cooked, take the pan off the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes with the lid off.

Gently stir with a fork to make the bulgur fluffy before serving. Serve this versatile dish as a main meal with a side of salad, a bowl of yoghurt or mixed pickled vegetables.

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