This Ayvalik-style pilaf mixes bulgur with olives and verjuice for a bright grain dish.
10 min prep 18 min cook 6 min rest
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Rinse and drain the bulgur, and keep the verjuice and olives ready in separate bowls.
Turn the onion in olive oil for 4 minutes, until translucent.
Add the bulgur and toast for 2 minutes so the grains are coated with oil.
Add hot water, salt, and verjuice, then close the lid.
Cook the pilaf over low heat for 12 minutes, using hot water so the verjuice acid does not leave the bulgur hard.
Add the olives, rest for 6 minutes, then fluff the grains without crushing them.
💡 Tip: Adding the verjuice after removing the pan from the heat leaves a cleaner tartness in the pilaf.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Give the pilaf shine with thinly sliced spring onion and a spoonful of melted butter on top.
~226
kcal calories
5
g protein
36
g carbs
6
g fat
1.5g
Sugar
15.4g
Fiber
876.8mg
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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