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Medium 1 hr 40 min~430 kcal 10/10
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Bulgur Filled Unripe Melon Pot
Unripe melon is filled with beef, bulgur, onion, tomato paste, herbs, and lemony broth in a regional pot dish.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 40 min📖 1 min readServes 6~360 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
45 min prep 55 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 40 min- Prep45 min
- Cooking55 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
Dolma
- 3 Unripe melons
İç harç
- 350 g Ground beef
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Coarse bulgur for pilaf
- 2 Yellow onions
- 1.5 tbsp(~23 ml) Tomato paste
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Red pepper paste
- 0.4 bunch Parsley
Baharat
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Dried mint
- 0.6 tsp(~3 ml) Black pepper
General
- 1.4 dessert spoon(~14 ml) Salt
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
For cooking
- 2.5 cup(~500 ml) Hot water
Denge
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Lemon juice
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Instructions
- 1
Cut off the tops of the unripe melons, scoop out the insides with a spoon, and wash them.
- 2
Finely chop the onions and mix with ground beef, bulgur, pastes, parsley, mint, black pepper, most of the salt, and half of the oil.
- 3
Fill the melons without packing the mixture too tightly and close their lids.
- 4
Drizzle the remaining oil over the bottom of the pot and stand the melons upright.
- 5
Add the hot water, lemon juice, and remaining salt.
- 6
Cover and cook over low heat for 45 minutes.
45 min45:00 - 7
Rest the stuffed melons for 10 minutes, slice, and serve.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Do not fill the unripe melons completely; as the bulgur swells, the stuffing expands and the shell may crack.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the sliced stuffed melons with their cooking juices, garlic yogurt, or thin flatbread as a main dish.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~360
kcal calories
18
g protein
42
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 21%Carbs 48%Fat 31%
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 Bulgur Filled Unripe Melon Pot make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Bulgur Filled Unripe Melon Pot take?
Prep 45 minutes, cooking 55 minutes; 100 minutes in total.Is Bulgur Filled Unripe Melon Pot difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Bulgur Filled Unripe Melon Pot have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 42g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Bulgur Filled Unripe Melon Pot contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Bulgur Filled Unripe Melon Pot need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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