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Bulgur Pilaf with Mushrooms and Black Olives

This Bulgur Pilaf with Mushrooms and Black Olives is a delicious hearty side dish! Nutty bulgur is cooked with earthy mushrooms and salty black olives.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Armenian
Keyword: Black Olives, Bulgur, Mushrooms, Pilaf, Side Dish
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup bulgur
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped
  • 2 cups broth
  • 1 4 oz can sliced black olives
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Lots of fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

  • Add butter and olive oil to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add bulgur to toast. Add onion and mushrooms after about 3 minutes, suateeing to combine.
  • Add 2 cups of broth of your choice, followed by drained black olives and salt. Stir to combine, and allow to simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Keep a close eye on it to ensure there is enough liquid.
  • Add lots of fresh cracked pepper (as much as you like!), and fluff combine. Serve warm.