Leek Bulgur Pilaf

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Ingredients:
3⁄4 cup bulgur, large grain, washed and drained - I always use Turkish Bulgur which tastes better:)
1 cup hot water
1 leek, washed, thinly sliced
1⁄3 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed
5-6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp tomato paste
1⁄2 tsp red pepper paste, hot
Salt
Pepper

Directions:
Sauté the leek, tomato and red pepper- and tomato pastes with olive oil for 2-3 minutes at medium heat. Then add the remaining ingredients, stir. Turn the heat down to low. Cover and cook until all the water evaporates. Let the Pilaf stand for about 5 minutes.

Serve with home-made yoğurt or Ayran or Cacık on the side.

2 servings.