Bulgur Pilaf With Pea Pods Recipe

Name: Bulgur Pilaf With Pea Pods
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Chicken Broth; ½ cup water; Dried Thyme Leaves; Bulgar Wheat; Canola Oil; Sugar Snap Pea; Red Bell Pepper; Green Onion

This vibrant Bulgur Pilaf with Sweet Pea Pods is a quick and easy 30-minute recipe that's bursting with fresh flavor! Inspired by Eat Better America, this recipe elevates simple pea pods into a delicious and healthy side dish or light meal. Tender bulgur, sweet peas, and colorful bell peppers create a delightful combination of textures and tastes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a healthy lunch!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Calories 67.3 kcal

Protein 4g

Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bulgur Pilaf With Pea Pods

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Bulgur Pilaf With Pea Pods? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Bulgur Pilaf With Pea Pods

In a 2-quart saucepan, bring 1 ½ cups vegetable broth and ½ cup water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried).
Stir in 1 cup of bulgur wheat.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the bulgur is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
While the bulgur cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in an 8-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
Add ½ cup chopped bell pepper and ¼ cup chopped onion to the skillet.
Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Stir in 1 cup of fresh or frozen sweet pea pods and cook for another minute until heated through.
Gently stir the vegetable mixture into the cooked bulgur. Fluff with a fork and serve warm.