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

Name: Bulgur Pilaf with Eggplant, Pepper & Tomatoes (Hondros me Melitzanes)
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant (about 1 pound), cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus 1/2 cup, divided; 0.5 teaspoon sea salt, divided; 1.5 cups coarse bulgur; 1.5 cups chopped onion; 1 large green bell pepper, cut in 1/4-inch pieces; 3 cups chopped ripe tomatoes; 0.5 cup dry white wine; 1.5 cups water; 2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided; 0.5 cup chopped fresh mint, divided

Instructions

Prep:35min

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: Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:20:27 GMT