This Muğla pilaf cooks coarse bulgur with zucchini blossoms for a grainy Aegean side scented with summer flowers.
14 min prep 18 min cook
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Turn the onion in olive oil.
Add the bulgur and water and cook.
Add the measured hot water to the pot and close the lid.
Add the zucchini blossoms and let the pilaf rest for 4 minutes.
Steam the pilaf for 8 minutes so the steam spreads evenly into the grains.
Fluff the grains from bottom to top without crushing them, then serve.
Before serving, make a final check and adjust the salt, acidity, or oil balance.
💡 Tip: Adding the zucchini blossoms near the end keeps them visible in the pilaf without falling apart.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm with cacik or an olive oil salad on the side.
~196
kcal calories
5
g protein
32
g carbs
4
g fat
1.8g
Sugar
14.3g
Fiber
601.3mg
Sodium
0.7g
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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