Vegan Fresh Mint & Lemon Bulgur Pilaf

Vegan Fresh Mint & Lemon Bulgur Pilaf

fresh, flavorful & nutty

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 30m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (11 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

273
calories
12g
fat
39g
carbohydrates
7g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
567mg
sodium
Vegan Fresh Mint & Lemon Bulgur Pilaf

Recipe Description

This flavorful Vegan Fresh Mint & Lemon Bulgur Pilaf is a great way to get more grains in to your diet. Bulgur wheat is a nutritious cereal grain which is easy to prepare and has a number of health benefits. Bulgur contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, as well as being a good source of fiber. When it’s cooked, its texture is similar to quinoa or couscous, but it has a bit more bite to it which is why I like it so much.

In this recipe, I cook the bulgur directly in the broth with carrot, ginger and salt. Once all the liquid has been absorbed, I add fresh dill, mint, parsley and lemon juice for flavor and I top with with toasted, chopped walnuts. The addition of dill makes this recipe for me as I love the strong, distinctive taste that dill brings to a dish.

To make my Vegan Fresh Mint & Lemon Bulgur Pilaf, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Vegan Fresh Mint & Lemon Bulgur Pilaf

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Sauté the onion

    5 min
    Step 1 - Vegan Fresh Mint & Lemon Bulgur Pilaf

    In a large skillet or pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the onion. Cook while stirring often, until the onion is golden brown.

  2. 2

    Add garlic

    1 min
    Step 2 - Vegan Fresh Mint & Lemon Bulgur Pilaf

    Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

  3. 3

    Mix in the bulgur

    1 min
    Step 3 - Vegan Fresh Mint & Lemon Bulgur PilafStep 3 - Vegan Fresh Mint & Lemon Bulgur Pilaf

    Mix the bulgur, turmeric and cumin with the onion mixture and cook for about 1 minute while stirring until the bulgur is evenly coated with oil.

  4. 4

    Add the broth, carrot, ginger and salt

    15 min
    Step 4 - Vegan Fresh Mint & Lemon Bulgur Pilaf

    Pour in the broth and add the carrot, ginger and salt. Once the broth has come to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes until all the broth is absorbed. Do not stir at this stage.

  5. 5

    Allow to stand

    5 min
    Step 5 - Vegan Fresh Mint & Lemon Bulgur Pilaf

    Once all the broth has been absorbed, remove the pan from the heat. Allow the pilaf to stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add herbs and lemon juice

    1 min
    Step 6 - Vegan Fresh Mint & Lemon Bulgur PilafStep 6 - Vegan Fresh Mint & Lemon Bulgur Pilaf

    Stir in the dill, mint, parsley and lemon juice.

  7. 7

    Serve

    1 min
    Step 7 - Vegan Fresh Mint & Lemon Bulgur Pilaf

    Top with walnuts and serve.

This Vegan Fresh Mint & Lemon Bulgur Pilaf is a fresh flavorful meal which the whole family will love. Try it out soon and remember to tag #cookmerecipes in your posts!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews)
Yasmin
May 13, 2025
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Je suis tellement reconnaissante pour cette recette. La menthe et le citron donnent un goût frais incroyable. Ça m'a rappelé les repas d'été avec ma famille. Simple et délicieux.

Quinton Smith
November 30, 2024
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I recently made this Vegan Fresh Mint & Lemon Bulgur Pilaf for a small family dinner. It was a hit! The combination of fresh herbs and lemon really wakes up the flavors. I felt proud serving such a healthful dish, especially with my kids enjoying it too.

Yasmine Green
February 28, 2024
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Incredible! Made this bulgur pilaf for a dinner party, and everyone was blown away by its freshness. My love for dill shined through! It’s now my go-to recipe!

Alex
October 8, 2023
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I made this bulgur pilaf for our date night and it was superb! The fresh mint and dill gave it a vibrant flavor that we both loved. Super easy to prepare, and perfect with walnuts on top.

Grace Anderson
June 6, 2023
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Superb, easy dish!

Nina
March 21, 2023
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Simply delicious dish!

Sarah Thompson
April 15, 2020
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Delish!

Daisy
August 24, 2019
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Delightful! This bulgur pilaf was so easy to make. I made it for a dinner party, and it was a hit! The taste of fresh dill and lemon made it absolutely refreshing. Will definitely make again!

Fiona
August 3, 2019
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So fresh, loved it

Alice Thompson
May 31, 2019
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Incredible! My kids loved this dish, and I felt great serving them something healthy.

Athina
May 25, 2019
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Well done! Verified!

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