İrem AğaoğluCommis de Cuisine
11 April 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

This hearty, budget-friendly vegan pilaf cooks green lentils together with bulgur. Onion and spices add flavor to this Anatolian classic, which provides plenty of fiber and plant-based protein.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Parboil the lentils

15 min

Boil the green lentils in some water until half-tender, then drain. This helps them finish cooking at the same time as the bulgur.

2

Sauté the onion and tomato paste

5 min

Heat the olive oil in a pot and sauté the finely chopped onion until lightly golden. Add the tomato paste and stir until fragrant.

3

Toast the bulgur

3 min

Add the bulgur and drained lentils and sauté for a few minutes.

4

Cook and let the pilaf rest

22 min

Add the hot water, salt and black pepper. Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the water has been absorbed. Turn off the heat, cover the pot with a cloth under the lid, and let the pilaf rest for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Reminder

Important: Parboiling the lentils until half-tender before adding the bulgur helps both cook at the same time. This dish contains gluten. It keeps in the refrigerator for a few days; sprinkle with water before reheating. Allergen: contains wheat (gluten), based on the ingredient list. Check packaged product labels for other allergens.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
350 kcalCalories
11 gProtein
58 gCarbohydrate
9 gFat
9 gFiber
3 gSugar
420 mgSodium
1.3 gSaturated Fat
Protein 12% Carbohydrate 65% Fat 23%
#lentil pilaf #Bulgur pilaf #vegan #Legumes
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Esma Erez Aide de Cuisine 4 months ago

İlk denemede tuzunu kaçırdım, ikinci seferde daha dikkatli oldum.

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İrem Tütüncü Commis 5 months ago

Su miktarını azaltınca kıvamı toparladı. Marinasyon süresini uzun tutunca lezzet daha çok oturdu.

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Çağan Aybar Aide de Cuisine 4 months ago

Bu tarifi büyük boy tepside iki katına çıkarsam pişirme süresi ne kadar uzar?

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Ebru Çatalbaş Aide de Cuisine 4 months ago

Sarımsağı çıkardım, yine de lezzetli oldu. Kırmızı biber yerine yeşil biber kullandım, daha hafif oldu.

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İrem Recipe Owner 4 months ago

Elinizdekiyle güzel bir sonuç almışsınız, tebrikler.

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