Kurdish Bulgur Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 scallions, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaf
• 1 cup coarse bulgur
• 2 1/2 cups boiling chicken stock or water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the scallions and bell pepper and stir-fry for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add the tomato and basil and continue to stir-fry for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the bulgur and mix well.

5. 5

   Pour in the boiling stock or water, add the salt, and mix well. Bring the liquid to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low.

6. 6

   Simmer uncovered until all the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve hot.