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Instant Pot Bulgur Pilaf

instant pot bulgur pilaf in a bowl with spoon

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Bulgur pilaf is an excellent alternative to rice or potatoes, and it is a snap to fix and cook in the Instant Pot pressure cooker.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or butter or ghee)
  • 4 green onions (chopped, white and light green separated from the dark green)
  • 3 cloves garlic (pressed)
  • 1 cup bulgur wheat (coarse)
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste, depending on stock saltiness)
  • Optional garnishes: chopped green onion tops, parsley, or Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Select the sauté button and add the oil to the Instant Pot.
  2. When the oil is hot, add the green onions and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. Add the bulgur and continue to cook for 1 minute.
  3. Cancel the sauté function and add the chicken stock and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt.
  4. Secure the Instant Pot lid and make sure the steam release valve is set to the sealing position. Choose the rice button for 12 minutes. Or manually, select pressure cook, low pressure, 12 minutes.
  5. When the time is up, perform a quick release. Add the green onion tops and parsley and fluff with a fork.