Garlic Butter Bulgur Risotto Recipe

Garlic Butter Bulgur Risotto — A quick and easy weeknight meal! This ravishing twist on classic risotto, loaded with fragrant herbs, features bulgur instead of rice for a flavorful dish packed with nutrients.

by Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2011. She specializes in savory recipes, quick dinner options, and holiday menus. She is a professionally trained cook and worked as a consultant in the hospitality industry.

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Updated Feb 5, 2026

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Ingredients List for Bulgur Risotto

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 12 ounces uncooked bulgur
• 1/2 white onion, minced
• 3½ or 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (or water + 1 bouillon cube)
• A splash of dry white wine (optional)
• 2-3 cups parsley, minced (or other herbs if you want)
• 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
• A pinch of chili powder
• Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper

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Directions

1. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the bulgur and toss it with the butter, garlic, and onion for a minute or two, until coated. Add a splash of white wine if you want.
2. Add 1 cup of chicken or vegetable broth and stir gently with a wooden spoon. Simmer gently until most of the liquid has evaporated, then add another half cup. Repeat this process for about 15-20 minutes until the bulgur is almost completely soft and the whole thing has a creamy texture.
3. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; add herbs and toss to combine. Top generously with Parmesan and chili powder if you want.

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Garlic Butter Bulgur Risotto Recipe

Author: Christina Cherrier  |  Servings: 8 servings

Prep Time: 5 min  |   Cook Time: 15 min

This Bulgur Risotto is a quick, healthy side dish perfect for a weeknight meal, packed with nutrients.

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• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 12 ounces uncooked bulgur
• 1/2 white onion, minced
• 3½ or 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (or water + 1 bouillon cube)
• A splash of dry white wine (optional)
• 2-3 cups parsley, minced (or other herbs if you want)
• 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
• A pinch of chili powder
• Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper

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Instructions

1. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the bulgur and toss it with the butter, garlic, and onion for a minute or two, until coated. Add a splash of white wine if you want.
2. Add 1 cup of chicken or vegetable broth and stir gently with a wooden spoon. Simmer gently until most of the liquid has evaporated, then add another half cup. Repeat this process for about 15-20 minutes until the bulgur is almost completely soft and the whole thing has a creamy texture.
3. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; add herbs and toss to combine. Top generously with Parmesan and chili powder if you want.

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