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title: Mercimekli Bulgur Pilavı (Lentil and Bulgur Pilaf)
servings: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 35 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/mercimekli-bulgur-pilavi
---

Gather @brown lentil{150%g}, @coarse bulgur{150%g}, @onion{2} and @ground cumin{1%tsp}.

Cover the lentils with 600 ml water in a pot, bring to a boil, and simmer 15 minutes until just tender. ~{15%minutes}

Meanwhile, cook the sliced onions in the @olive oil{3%tbsp} over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until deep golden and sweet, about 15 minutes. ~{15%minutes}

Stir the bulgur, cumin and @salt{1%tsp} into the lentils and their cooking water; if the water level sits below the grain, top up with a splash more.

Cover and simmer on low for 12 minutes until the bulgur has absorbed the liquid. ~{12%minutes}

Fold in most of the caramelized onions, rest off the heat 10 minutes, then fluff. ~{10%minutes}

Top with the remaining onions, a crack of @black pepper{}, and serve with @lemon{1} wedges.