Bulgur Pilaf with Green Lentils (Mercimekli Bulgur Pilavi)

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup green lentils

1 cup coarse bulgur

5-6 sun dried tomatoes, finely chopped

2-3 dried hot chilies, chopped

2 red or green chilies, chopped

2 medium onions, finely chopped

3 tbsp tomato paste

4 tbsp olive oil

-Boil 1/2 cup green lentils with 3-4 cups of water until soft, approximately 15-20 minutes, and drain. (!/2 cup lentils will make 1 cup after boiled)

-Heat olive oil in a pot. Add onion. Stir for 5 minutes.

-Add sun dried tomatoes, hot chilies, and green peppers. Stir for 3-4 minutes and then add tomato paste. Stir for another 3 minutes.

-Add bulgur, lentils, 2 cups of hot water, and salt.

-Once it starts boiling, turn it all the way to low. Cover and cook until there's no more water left.

-Cover the top of the pot with paper towel or a clean kitchen towel. Seal with the lid and let sit at least for 10 minutes before you serve.