Ege KöylüoğluCommis de Cuisine
05 July 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

This light, nourishing pilaf combines finely chopped green chard leaves with bulgur cooked in olive oil. With its emphasis on vegetables, it is a suitable choice for a light evening meal.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Sauté the onion, tomatoes and chard stalks

8 min

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and sauté the onion until lightly golden. Add the diced tomatoes and chard stalks and sauté for another 5 minutes.

2

Add the bulgur

3 min

Add the rinsed bulgur and sauté for 2–3 minutes, stirring.

3

Add water and cook

12 min

Add the hot water, salt and black pepper and bring to the boil. Cover and cook over low heat for 12 minutes.

4

Add the chard leaves

5 min

Scatter the finely chopped chard leaves over the pilaf. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes.

5

Rest and serve

8 min

Remove from the heat and leave to rest for 8–10 minutes, then stir and serve.

Reminder

Important: separate the chard stalks from the leaves and chop them separately. The stalks need longer to cook. Allergen: contains wheat (gluten).

#Bulgur pilaf #Olive oil dishes #Vegan pilaf #With vegetables
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