A light Turkish Aegean mallow greens dish with onion, rice, olive oil, lemon, and a gentle spring flavor.
18 min prep 22 min cook 5 min rest
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Pick the mallow leaves, wash them in plenty of water, and chop them coarsely.
Dice the onion small and soften it in olive oil for 5 minutes.
Add the rice and turn it in the oil for 2 minutes.
Add the hot water, salt, and black pepper, and cook the rice for 10 minutes until half-soft.
Add the mallow greens and cook for 7 minutes, until the leaves collapse.
Stir in the lemon juice and rest the dish for 5 minutes.
Serve the mallow saute with bulgur pilaf and optional yogurt.
💡 Tip: Do not leave the mallow greens sitting after washing; the delicate leaves wilt in water and lose their bright green color in the saute.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve mallow saute as a light meal with lemon wedges, optional yogurt, and bulgur pilaf on the side.
~236
kcal calories
8
g protein
26
g carbs
11
g fat
3.6g
Sugar
0.7g
Fiber
462.6mg
Sodium
2.5g
Saturated fat
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.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
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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