Base: Heat oil over medium heat in a large saute pan or pot. Add onion, garlic, pepper, and roma tomatoes, cooking until pepper is soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
Bulgur: Add bulgur and water, stir to combine, cover, and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until water is absorbed and bulgur is tender (add more water ½ cup at a time if bulgur is still tough). Season with salt and pepper.
Serve: Warm or cold, optionally topped with olives, sliced red onion, parsley, slivered almonds, or feta cheese.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 to 7 days.
Substitute the bulgur for rice, couscous, cracked with, quinoa (use the cooking time and amount of water listed on the package).
Flavor it up even more by using vegetable broth instead of water.