Bulgur Pilaf with Spinach and Fried Onions (Ispanaklı ve Kızarmış Soğanlı Bulgur Pilavı)

INGREDIENTS:

2-3 medium onion, halved and cut in thin half rounds

3 tbsp olive oil

1 pound fresh spinach, stemmed coarsely chopped (frozen spinach would be fine, too)

1 1/2 cup coarse bulgur

2 cups of stock (chicken, beef, or vegetable)

1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp allspice

1-2 tsp spicy crushed red pepper flakes

-Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet and cook the onions on high-medium covered, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown.

-While onions are cooking, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pot and add spinach to wilt approximately 5-7 minutes depending whether it's fresh or frozen.

-Once spinach is wilted, stir in bulgur, stock, salt, and spices. Cover and cook over low until it soaks all the stock or bulgur is tender.

-Remove bulgur from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. -Stir in the fried onions.