Bulgur Pilaf with Eggplant, Pepper & Tomatoes (Hondros me Melitzanes)

Name: Bulgur Pilaf with Eggplant, Pepper & Tomatoes (Hondros me Melitzanes)
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Asian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant (about 1 pound), cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus 1/2 cup, divided; ½ teaspoon sea salt, divided; 1 ½ cups coarse bulgur; 1 ½ cups chopped onion; 1 large green bell pepper, cut in 1/4-inch pieces; 3 cups chopped ripe tomatoes; ½ cup dry white wine; 1 ½ cups water; 2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided; ½ cup chopped fresh mint, divided

Instructions

Cook:50min

On Crete, this pilaf is often made with xynohondros, or cracked wheat simmered in soured goat's milk. A sprinkling of feta pays homage to that flavor.

Updated at: Fri, 24 Mar 2023 17:28:00 GMT