Soy-Free Fragrant Bulgur Pilaf
Elevate your side dish game with this Soy-Free Fragrant Bulgur Pilaf, a nutritious, flavor-packed recipe that’s both easy to make and beautifully aromatic. This vegan and health-conscious pilaf combines wholesome bulgur wheat with the sweetness of dried apricots, the zest of fresh parsley and lemon juice, and the warm, earthy spices of cumin and cinnamon. Sautéed onions, carrots, and garlic create a hearty base, while a simmer in vegetable broth ensures a fluffy, perfectly seasoned grain every time. Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish, this one-pot wonder is perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or as a vibrant, soy-free centerpiece at your next dinner party. Pair it with roasted vegetables or your favorite protein for a well-rounded, satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup bulgur wheat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 1 medium carrot
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup dried apricots
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Dice the onion and carrot, mince the garlic, and chop the dried apricots and parsley.
In a medium-sized pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and carrots, and sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, and ground cinnamon. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the bulgur wheat to the pot and toast it lightly for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Pour in the vegetable broth, then add salt and black pepper, and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the bulgur is tender.
Remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
Fluff the bulgur with a fork, then stir in the chopped apricots, parsley, and lemon juice.
Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1278 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.9 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3575 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 220.7 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.4 g | 173% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.8 g | ||
| Protein | 36.7 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 300 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2770 mg | 59% | |
*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.
