Dairy-Free Fragrant Bulgur Pilaf
Elevate your weeknight meals with this Dairy-Free Fragrant Bulgur Pilaf, a wholesome dish brimming with vibrant flavors and aromatic spices. Featuring tender bulgur wheat simmered to perfection in vegetable broth, this recipe combines sweet carrots, crisp red bell peppers, and earthy cumin seeds for layers of complexity. A touch of cinnamon adds warmth, while fresh parsley and zesty lemon brighten the dish for a refreshing finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this plant-based pilaf is a nutrient-packed, crowd-pleasing option that works equally well as a hearty side or a light main course. Perfect for anyone seeking a quick, dairy-free, and flavor-forward meal idea!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup bulgur wheat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 large, diced carrot
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced red bell pepper, cooking for another 3 minutes.
Add the cumin seeds and ground cinnamon, stirring to coat the vegetables and toast the spices for 1 minute.
Add the bulgur wheat to the pan, stirring well to combine with the vegetables and spices.
Pour in the vegetable broth, and add salt and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the bulgur is tender.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Fluff the pilaf with a fork, stir in the chopped parsley and lemon zest.
Serve warm as a flavorful side dish or enjoy as a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.1 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2396 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.7 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.8 g | 171% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.8 g | ||
| Protein | 36.0 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 271 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2470 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
