Bulgur Wheat Pilaf

• cracked bulgur wheat↗1⁄2 cup
• boiling water1 1⁄2 cups
• olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• red onion, peeled and chopped (1 1/4 cups)↗1
• garlic cloves, peeled, crushed, and chopped (1 teaspoon)↗2
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• fresh ground black pepper↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• frozen baby peas1⁄2 cup
• unsalted butter↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place bulgur in a heat-proof bowl and pour 1 1/2 cups boiling water over it. Let stand for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until most of the water is absorbed by the wheat. Drain.

2. 2

   Heat oil in saucepan. Saute onion for about 3 minutes. Add garlic, salt, pepper. Saute for 10 seconds.

3. 3

   Stir the drained bulgur wheat into the onion mixture. Cook for 4-5 minutes. The excess moisture will cook away and then the wheat will begin to brown and become fluffy.

4. 4

   Add in the frozen peas. Mix well and cook for about 1 minute longer. Stir in the butter.

5. 5

   Serve immediately.