Bulgur Lentil Pilaf - Bulgurlu Mercimek Pilavi
- 2 medium onions
- 2 tomatoes - peeled/seeded/chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 1 cup medium coarse bulgur
- 2 cups hot water
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- salt and black pepper
- wash lentils and boil gently for 10 minutes, drain using cold water
- chop and lightly brown onions in olive oil, add chopped tomatoes...add tomato paste
- add lentils to onion/tomato and gently stir for a minute
- add 2 cups of hot water and bring to a boil, add salt and pepper to taste
- place bulgur in strainer and run cold water over it, drain and add to boiling mixture
- simmer for 20 minutes on gentle heat
- turn off heat, place paper towel over pot and place lid, keep covered for 20 minutes