Bulgur with Eggplant

Bulgur with eggplant, carrots, and onions is a godsend for lean and vegetarian menus. The dish is prepared without meat, but it still turns out to be very tasty, nutritious, and satisfying. Try it!

Summary

Ingredients

• Bulgur – 200 g
• Eggplant – 270 g
• Onions – 210 g
• Carrots – 140 g
• Garlic – 3 cloves
• Vegetable oil – 2-3 tbsp
• Seasoning for pilaf – 1-2 teaspoon (to taste)
• Fresh parsley – 10 g
• Green onions – 2 pcs.
• Salt to taste
• Ground black pepper – to taste
• Water – 600 ml

Instructions

1. Prepare ingredients according to the list.

   

2. Cut the peeled onions into small cubes. Grate the peeled carrots on a medium grater and peel the garlic. Trim the edges of the eggplant. Cut the eggplant into medium-sized cubes.
3. Preheat a deep skillet with 2 tablespoons over medium heat. tablespoons of vegetable oil. I use a 28 cm frying pan.
   Put the onions in the heated oil and fry for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it becomes soft and translucent.
4. Add the carrots to the onion and cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Add the eggplant and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Since eggplant tends to absorb oil, add 1 tablespoon if necessary. a spoonful of vegetable oil to prevent the vegetables from burning.
6. Add bulgur, prepared pilaf spice mixture, a little salt and ground black pepper to the pan.
7. Stir constantly, fry the burgundy with vegetables for 2 minutes.
   Immerse whole garlic cloves in bulgur with vegetables.
8. Pour in water and bring to a boil. When the water boils, taste and add more spices to your liking if necessary.
9. Place the lid on the pan tightly, or cover the top with a towel. Reduce heat to low and cook eggplant bulgur for 20 minutes until all water is absorbed. Turn off the heat.
10. Finely chop the parsley and green onions. Sprinkle the bulgur with vegetables with parsley and let it brew under the lid for another 5-7 minutes.

    

11. Garnish each serving of bulgur with eggplant with 1-2 pinches of parsley and green onions and serve.

Enjoy your meal!