Savory Bulgur Pilaf

Name: Savory Bulgur Pilaf
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup medium-coarse or coarse bulgur wheat; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon white onion; 2 cups chicken broth; ¼ teaspoon oregano; ½ teaspoon salt; pinch black pepper; almonds; pine nuts; parsley; lemon

Bulgur and onion toast in butter until nutty before simmering in seasoned broth. The grains finish tender and fluffy for a comforting side beside roasted vegetables or grilled meat.

By Betty Lou Gardner35 minUpdated 2026-08-25

This Savory Bulgur Pilaf is a simple, comforting grain dish with a rich, nutty flavor and pleasantly tender texture! Toasted bulgur, onion, butter, and broth come together to create a side dish that feels hearty without being heavy. It pairs beautifully with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and Mediterranean-inspired meals, making it an easy addition to both everyday dinners and special gatherings.

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Granny’s Kitchen Notes

From Betty Lou Gardner

I have always liked recipes that make the kitchen smell good long before supper is ready, and toasted bulgur certainly does that. Sometimes I stir in a handful of parsley or toasted almonds if I have them around, but the pilaf is perfectly good without any fuss. It's one of those dependable side dishes that seems to go with whatever happens to be on the table that night.