Spicy Bulgur with Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 2 cups coarse bulgur
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon mixed spices
- 2 cups broth
- 1 tablespoon fried pine nuts
Preparation
Wash the bulgur several times then soak in water for 30 minutes and drain it.
In a medium-sized pot, put the oil and place the pot on medium heat, then add the onion and garlic and stir with a wooden spoon until the onion becomes transparent.
Add the bulgur and stir for 1 or 2 minutes, then add the tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, cinnamon, paprika, and mixed spices, let it boil for 5 minutes, cover the pot, reduce the heat, and cook for 20 minutes.
Using a fork, gently fluff the bulgur, pour it into a serving dish, sprinkle the pine nuts on top, and serve with cooked chicken.
