How To Make Charred Sweetcorn, Red Pepper & Bulgur Wheat Pilaf
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups bulgur wheat
- 4 ears of sweetcorn
- 1 red pepper
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
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Preheat the grill or stovetop grill pan.
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Grill the sweetcorn and red pepper until charred on all sides. Remove from heat and let cool.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and cook until onions are translucent.
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Add the bulgur wheat, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes.
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Remove the kernels from the grilled sweetcorn and roughly chop the charred red pepper. Add them to the skillet along with the vegetable broth.
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Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let cook for 15-20 minutes until the bulgur wheat is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
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Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
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Stir in the freshly chopped cilantro.
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Serve the charred sweetcorn, red pepper, and bulgur wheat pilaf hot as a main course or side dish.
Nutrition
- Calories : 285kcal
- Total Fat : 9g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 600mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 46g
- Dietary Fiber : 11g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 9g
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