This Antalya-style pilaf cooks zucchini with fine bulgur into a light but satisfying Mediterranean one-pot dish.
12 min prep 26 min cook
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Turn the onion in olive oil for 4 minutes.
Add the bulgur, grated tomato, and 2.5 cups hot water.
Cook the pilaf covered for 10 minutes.
Add the chopped zucchini and cook for another 8 minutes.
Let the pilaf steam for 8 minutes.
Fluff from bottom to top without crushing the grains and serve.
Check the salt and oil balance before serving.
💡 Tip: Not adding the zucchini too early prevents it from melting completely by the end of the pilaf.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with lemon slices on the side.
~214
kcal calories
5
g protein
31
g carbs
7
g fat
4.3g
Sugar
1.7g
Fiber
591.7mg
Sodium
1g
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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