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Easy 8 min~98 kcal 3/10
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Pepper Borani
A Turkish pepper mezze with pan-cooked green peppers, garlic yogurt, olive oil, and a light red pepper finish.
Easy⏱️ 28 min📖 1 min readServes 4~220 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
12 min prep 16 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 28 min- Prep12 min
- Cooking16 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the peppers
- 500 gr Green peppers
For the yogurt
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Strained yogurt
- 2 diş Garlic
For cooking
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Olive oil
General
- 0.8 çay kaşığı(~4 ml) Salt
For the topping
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Red pepper flakes
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Instructions
- 1
Remove the stems from the green peppers and cut them into large pieces.
- 2
Mix the strained yogurt, crushed garlic, and half the salt in a bowl.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a pan, add the peppers, and cook for 13 minutes, turning occasionally.
13 min13:00 - 4
Add the remaining salt to the peppers, remove from the pan, and cool for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 5
Spread the garlic yogurt on a serving plate and arrange the peppers on top.
- 6
Turn the red pepper flakes in the pan oil for 30 seconds and drizzle over the borani.
30 sec00:30
💡 Tip: Cook the peppers without a lid; if they soften under steam, they leave watery texture in the yogurt instead of a lively roasted bite.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve biber borani on a cold meze plate with optional toasted bread and olives for a tea table.
Nutrition (per serving)
~220
kcal calories
8
g protein
12
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 14%Carbs 21%Fat 65%
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
- Milk
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 Pepper Borani make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Pepper Borani take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 16 minutes; 28 minutes in total.Is Pepper Borani difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Pepper Borani have?
Approximately 220 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 12g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Pepper Borani contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Pepper Borani need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.
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