Incredibly tasty and very healthy. Cooking bulgur with vegetables in Turkish style

Those who have tried bulgur at least once say that it is impossible to tear yourself away from this dish.

In addition, the cereal, famous for its nutty aroma and nutritional value, is very healthy, especially when combined with vegetables.

Bulgur contains B vitamins, magnesium, iron and fiber.

Since the dish is moderately caloric, it can be consumed by those who are losing weight and on diets.

By the way. Bulgur goes well with meat and fish. But it can also be used as a separate side dish.

According to the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, chef Yulia Arkhipova , it is quite easy to prepare a Turkish dish with tomatoes and sweet peppers.

Ingredients

We will need bulgur (a glass), one onion, two cloves of garlic, a tablespoon of tomato paste.

You will also need one or two tomatoes, one red bell pepper, and 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil, such as olive oil.

In addition, the list of ingredients includes vegetable broth (can be replaced with drinking water). Quantity - 2 cups.

And finally – spices (paprika, for example, or hot pepper), but this is to taste.

And for serving, fresh herbs are desirable, for example, cilantro or parsley.

Finely chop the onion and press the garlic.

We remove the seeds and inner veins from the pepper, then cut it into small pieces.

Grate the tomatoes or use a blender to transform them into puree.

Preparation

Fry the onion until translucent, add the garlic and keep on the heat for about another minute.

Next, add the peppers and fry for another two to three minutes.

Now you can add tomato paste to the pan, stir and heat (1-2 minutes).

Next, add tomatoes, salt, pepper, and seasonings. Simmer for 5-7 minutes – the sauce should thicken slightly.

Rinse the bulgur, put the cereal into the pan with the vegetable sauce and mix thoroughly.

Pour in vegetable broth or hot water. The proportion is 1:2 to bulgur.

Then reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid and continue cooking for another 15 minutes.

That's all. You can garnish the dish with fresh herbs before serving.