Bulgur Pilaf

Directions

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   1.
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   Finely chop the onion.
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   Remove the stem and seeds, then finely chop the pepper.
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   2.
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   Heat the olive oil and butter in a medium pan over medium heat.
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   Then add onion and pepper and saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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   3.
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   Add broth, salt and tomato paste, stir to combine.
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   Bring to a boil.
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    Add bulgur and return to a boil.
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    As soon as it starts boiling again, remove the pan from heat and cover pan with a lid or a clean kitchen towel.
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    4.
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    Let the bulgur absorb the liquid for 45 minutes WITHOUT lifting the cover.
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    After 45 minutes, the bulgur is ready.
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    Reheat for a few minutes before serving.
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    Source: a Turkish cook in America.