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A savory pilaf cooked with bulgur, vegetables, bone broth, and butter.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Vegetable bulgur pilaf with bone broth and butter (200 g) has 240 calories. That works out to 120 calories per 100 g. It contains 37.6 g of carbs, 8 g of protein, 6.4 g of fat and 6 g of fiber. Its 0.9 mg of Manganese covers 39% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
240
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
37.6g
· 14% DV
Protein
8g
· 16% DV
Fat
6.4g
· 8% DV
Fiber
6g
· 21% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 63% · Protein 13% · Fat 24%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 240 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.4 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3 g | 15% |
| Trans fat | 0.2 g | |
| Sodium | 460 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 37.6 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 6 g | 21% |
| Protein | 8 g | 16% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 240 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 18 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 240 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 250 g | 300 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 360 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 400 g | 480 kcal |
Calculated from 120 calories per 100 g.
Sauté chopped vegetables in butter, stir in coarse bulgur, then add hot bone broth and cook until the liquid is absorbed. Cover the pot and let the pilaf rest off the heat before fluffing it with a fork.
Onion, tomato, and bell pepper are reliable choices because they cook well with bulgur and complement the savory broth. Carrot, peas, or zucchini also work; cut them evenly and sauté firmer vegetables first.
Too much liquid, fine bulgur, or excessive cooking can make the pilaf mushy. Use coarse pilaf bulgur, add the broth in proportion to the bulgur, and avoid stirring repeatedly while it simmers.
Yes, a rice cooker can cook this pilaf. Sauté the vegetables and bulgur first in a pan for better flavor, then transfer them with the hot broth to the cooker and use its grain or white-rice setting.
Yes, chicken broth is a suitable substitute and gives the pilaf a lighter, familiar savory flavor. Vegetable stock or water also works, though the finished dish will have less of the rich, meaty taste that bone broth provides.
Use a heavy-bottomed pot, bring the broth to a gentle simmer, and lower the heat once the pilaf starts cooking. Keep the lid on and let the pilaf rest after cooking rather than scraping the bottom while it is hot.
Serve it with a crisp salad, plain yogurt, or grilled chicken for a complete meal. Since the pilaf already contains vegetables and a rich broth, a fresh, tangy side balances it especially well.
Keep leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat them within three to four days. Refrigerate the pilaf promptly after it cools, and reheat only the portion you plan to serve until it is steaming throughout.
Yes, freeze it in airtight, meal-sized portions. The vegetables may soften after thawing, so cool the pilaf before packing it, thaw it in the refrigerator, and reheat it thoroughly with a small splash of water or broth.
Use unsalted or low-salt bone broth and season the pilaf near the end of cooking. Store-bought broth can already contain plenty of salt, and reducing the liquid concentrates its flavor, so taste before adding more.
Vitamins
B3
2.2mg · 14% DV
B1
0.16mg · 13% DV
B12
0.3µg · 13% DV
B6
0.2mg · 12% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.9mg · 39% DV
Copper
0.24mg · 27% DV
Phosphorus
180mg · 26% DV
Sodium
460mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
300mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Vegetable bulgur pilaf with bone broth and butter is a home-style pilaf made by cooking cracked wheat with vegetables in butter and bone broth. Bulgur pilafs are familiar across Turkish and neighbouring food traditions, with ingredients varying from one kitchen to another. The grains turn tender while usually keeping a little bite, and the broth gives the dish a deep, savoury flavour.
It works as a side dish or a simple meal, often served with salad or yogurt in Turkey; elsewhere, it pairs easily with grilled vegetables or roasted meat. Bulgur makes it a carbohydrate-forward dish with some fibre. For a lighter version, use less butter and add extra vegetables.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.