Comforting Warm Lentil Bulgur Bowl: A Healthy Delight
Experience the warmth of a nourishing Warm Lentil Bulgur Bowl, combining tender lentils and fluffy bulgur with caramelized onions and earthy cumin.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
For the Pilaf
- 1 cup Brown Lentils Substitute with green lentils if needed
- 1 cup Bulgur Wheat Use fine or medium bulgur for quicker cooking
- 3 cups Vegetable Broth Can swap for chicken broth
- 1 medium Onion Yellow or white onions recommended
- 2 cloves Garlic Mince for even distribution
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin gives the best taste
For Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Freshly ground preferred
- to taste Salt Adjust to taste
- to taste Pepper Adjust to taste
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Can use cilantro for varied flavor
- 1 piece Lemon Wedges for garnish
Instructions
How to Make Warm Lentil Bulgur Bowl
- Start by heating olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions with a pinch of salt and sauté for 15-18 minutes until they take on a beautiful golden brown color and become caramelized.
- Next, add minced garlic and ground cumin to the caramelized onions; cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in rinsed brown lentils and vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a boil. Once bubbling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 20 minutes until the lentils are tender.
- Stir in the bulgur wheat, then remove the skillet from heat. Cover it again and let the mixture rest for 10 minutes.
- Fluff the pilaf with a fork, gently folding in the caramelized onions. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.