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Antalya Cive

A light Antalya tomato and pepper dish cooked with rice, garlic, basil, and olive oil for a summery table.

Easy⏱️ 36 min📖 1 min readServes 4~180 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

14 min prep 22 min cook

Vegan
#Budget-Friendly
Vegetarian
#Summer

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Timeline

Total 36 min

Prep14 min
Cooking22 min

Ingredients

4 servings

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For the dish

5 Tomatoes
4 Green peppers
1 Red bell pepper

For binding

0.3 cup(~60 ml) Rice

For flavoring

3 clove Garlic
6 leaf Fresh basil

For cooking

4 tbsp(~60 ml) Olive oil

General

0.9 tsp(~4.5 ml) Salt
0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Black pepper

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Instructions

1
Peel the tomatoes and dice them small, then slice the peppers into thin rings.
2
Rinse and drain the rice, and finely chop the garlic.
3
Turn the peppers in olive oil for 5 minutes until they soften slightly.
5 min
05:00
4
Add the tomatoes, salt, and black pepper, cover the pot, and cook for 8 minutes until the tomatoes release their juices.
8 min
08:00
5
Add the rice and cook over low heat for 10 minutes until the grains soften.
10 min
10:00
6
Add the garlic and basil, then stir for 2 minutes until fragrant.
2 min
02:00
7
Rest the cive for 6 minutes and serve warm once the tomato juices have settled.
6 min
06:00

💡 Tip: If the tomatoes are not juicy, add half a small tea glass of hot water; too much water thins the fresh tomato flavor of cive.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve cive warm with cucumber, toasted bread, or plain bulgur pilaf for a summer table.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~180

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 8%Carbs 59%Fat 33%

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.

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FAQ

How many servings does Antalya Cive make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Antalya Cive take?
Prep 14 minutes, cooking 22 minutes; 36 minutes in total.
Is Antalya Cive difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.
How many calories does Antalya Cive have?
Approximately 180 kcal per serving. Protein: 4g, carbs: 28g, fat: 7g.
Is Antalya Cive allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.
How many ingredients does Antalya Cive need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.

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Instructions

Peel the tomatoes and dice them small, then slice the peppers into thin rings.

Rinse and drain the rice, and finely chop the garlic.

Turn the peppers in olive oil for 5 minutes until they soften slightly.

5 min