World Recipe Bulgur Pilaf

Ingredients

 * 2 cups cracked wheat (bulgur)
 * 1 zucchini, peeled and diced
 * 1 eggplant, peeled and diced
 * 1 sweet red pepper, peeled and diced
 * 1 onion, peeled and diced
 * 1-2 vegetable bouillon cubes
 * 2 tablespoons tomato paste
 * 4 cups hot water salt and pepper to taste
 * 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

 * 1) Sweat' the moisture out of the eggplant by sprinkling salt over the diced pieces and let stand for 20 minutes.
 * 2) Rinse in a colander and pat dry.
 * 3) Heat olive oil in a dutch oven or large pot and saute the eggplant and zucchini until done, add the pepper and onion.
 * 4) When all vegetables are sauteed, add bouillon, tomato paste and water and stir.
 * 5) Add the bulgur, put the lid on the pot and then take the pot off the heat.
 * 6) The bulgur will absorb the water and in 15 minutes you will have your pilaf!

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