Green lentils and bulgur cook like a pilaf, then finish with deeply browned onions and olive oil.
12 min prep 32 min cook 48 min rest
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Sort and rinse the lentils, then put them in a pot with water and salt.
Cook the lentils over medium heat for 18 minutes, until tender but still firm.
Add the bulgur and red pepper flakes, then cook over low heat for 12 minutes until the water is absorbed.
Remove the pilaf from the heat and rest it covered for 10 minutes.
Slice the onions into rings and cook them in olive oil for 8 minutes until golden.
Transfer the browned onions to a plate, pour the hot oil over the pilaf, and stir.
Serve the pilaf with the fried onions and black pepper.
💡 Tip: Pouring the onion oil over the pilaf at the end adds shine without masking the lentils.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve as a meal pilaf with pickles, cacik, and fresh greens.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~310
kcal calories
11
g protein
48
g carbs
9
g 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.
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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