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Ispanak Yemeği
Easy 45 min~180 kcal 5/10
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Ankara Islama
A frugal Ankara dish that revives stale bread with a warm dried pepper, dried tomato, onion and tomato paste sauce.
Easy⏱️ 28 min📖 1 min readServes 4~270 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
12 min prep 16 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 28 min- Prep12 min
- Cooking16 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 6 slice Stale country bread
- 8 Dried tomatoes
- 6 Dried peppers
- 1 Onion
- 1.5 tbsp(~23 ml) Tomato paste
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Hot water
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Soften the dried tomatoes and peppers in hot water for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 2
Saute the onion in olive oil for 5 minutes, until translucent.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add the tomato paste and stir for 2 minutes, until its aroma opens.
2 min02:00 - 4
Add the chopped dried tomatoes, peppers, hot water, salt, and spices.
- 5
Simmer the sauce gently for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 6
Arrange the bread slices on a serving plate, soak with the hot sauce, and serve immediately.
💡 Tip: Coarse, stale country bread absorbs the sauce without turning muddy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Sprinkle parsley on top and finish with pickles and lemon wedges.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~270
kcal calories
7
g protein
42
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 10%Carbs 63%Fat 27%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Ankara Islama make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Ankara Islama take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 16 minutes; 28 minutes in total.Is Ankara Islama difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Ankara Islama have?
Approximately 270 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 42g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Ankara Islama contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Ankara Islama need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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