Turkish Cuisine

Turkish Bulgur Pilav

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Fluffy bulgur toasted with peppers and tomato then steamed until tender, costed to the penny. A cheap Turkish staple that stretches to feed the whole table.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 25 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.69

Approx £2.77 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Turkish Bulgur Pilav

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat the oil in a pan and soften the diced onion and green pepper for 6-7 minutes.
  2. 2
    Stir in the chopped tomato, tomato puree and paprika and cook for 2 minutes until glossy.
  3. 3
    Add the bulgur and toast for a minute so every grain is coated.
  4. 4
    Pour in 600ml boiling water with the crumbled stock cube, salt and pepper, then bring to the boil.
  5. 5
    Cover, turn the heat right down and cook for 12-15 minutes until the water is absorbed. Rest off the heat for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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