This Aydin pilaf cooks bulgur with tender cowpeas in one pot, creating an olive-oil-scented Aegean main that stays hearty yet bright.
15 min prep 25 min cook
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Trim and wash the cowpeas, then briefly rinse the bulgur in a strainer.
Turn the onion in olive oil for 4 minutes.
Add the cowpeas and tomato and cook for 4 more minutes.
Add the bulgur to the pot and stir with the oily mixture for 2 minutes.
Add hot water and cook the pilaf over low heat for 18 minutes.
Steam the pilaf for 10 minutes so the bulgur grains do not get crushed.
💡 Tip: Not boiling the cowpeas far ahead of time helps them stay slightly firm in the pilaf.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with tomato salad on the side.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~214
kcal calories
6
g protein
32
g carbs
6
g fat
1.7g
Sugar
11.6g
Fiber
12.2mg
Sodium
1.3g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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