Instant Pot Tomato Bulgur

Here's a real favorite for my family. We've been making various versions of tomato bulgur for years. but when we got the Instant Pot we worked out a version to take advantage of that.

This is a versatile side dish, but one of my favorite ways to serve it is with chicken - either sweet chili chicken legs, or magically crispy chicken - a pico de gallo and a creamy cold sauce of some kind, maybe a ranch dip.

Instant Pot Tomato Bulgur
Serves 4 generously (we always have leftovers and they're very good cold in a salad)

1 small onion, finely chopped
olive oil
400 ml bulgur wheat, the coarse kind
1 tin (400 g) crushed tomatoes
400 ml water (just use the tin above)
1 tsp Vegeta (optional but gives a little extra oomph)

Set the IP to Sauté and heat the oil. Fry the onion for a few minutes, Add the bulgur wheat. Press cancel, and add tomatoes, water and vegeta (if using).

Place the IP on high pressure for 12 minutes (I use the rice setting) and then do an instant release. Season with salt and pepper as you see fit.

Southwest Bulgur Salad

Soooo tired. We just celebrated Fourth of July, with a pot-luck party. And man, I'm full. Three - or really, four - desserts turned out not to be a great idea. I had made cake balls, Dagmar brought two types of individual cheesecakes, and Lena made a Key Lime Pie. And we didn't just have dessert - we ate loaded potato skins, mac & cheese, pulled pork sandwiches with spicy cole slaw (awesome!) and fried onion strings.

So yes. Full.

This recipe will make you feel much healthier, though. It's a spicy, zesty, fresh side dish for the summer. Perfect with barbecued meat or chicken. I hope you'll try it, and like it.

Southwest Bulgur Salad
Serves 3-4

200 ml bulgur wheat
400 ml water
salt
1 red bellpepper
150 g cherry tomatoes
1 small red onion
1 large bunch fresh coriander
1 lime, juiced
1/2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp cumin
salt, black pepper

Combine bulgur, water and salt in a pot, and bring to a boil. Cover with a lid, and cook on medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until tender. Rinse with cold water and drain.

Dice the peppers, tomatoes and onion, and finely chop the coriander. Mix with lime. olive oil, cumin, salt and pepper, and toss with the bulgur.

Recipe in Swedish:
Bulgur med spiskummin & lime