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Aegean Mallow Greens Saute

A light Turkish Aegean mallow greens dish with onion, rice, olive oil, lemon, and a gentle spring flavor.

Easy⏱️ 45 min📖 1 min readServes 4~236 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

18 min prep 22 min cook 5 min rest

#One-Pot
#Budget-Friendly
Vegetarian

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Timeline

Total 45 min

Prep18 min
Resting/Marinating5 min
Cooking22 min

Ingredients

4 servings

Quick:

For the dish

2 bunch Mallow greens
1 pcs Onion
0.3 glass(~60 ml) Rice
3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil
0.8 glass(~160 ml) Hot water
1 tbsp(~15 ml) Lemon juice

General

0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Salt
0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Black pepper

For serving

1 glass(~200 ml) Yogurt
2 glass(~400 ml) Bulgur pilaf

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Instructions

1
Pick the mallow leaves, wash them in plenty of water, and chop them coarsely.
2
Dice the onion small and soften it in olive oil for 5 minutes.
5 min
05:00
3
Add the rice and turn it in the oil for 2 minutes.
2 min
02:00
4
Add the hot water, salt, and black pepper, and cook the rice for 10 minutes until half-soft.
10 min
10:00
5
Add the mallow greens and cook for 7 minutes, until the leaves collapse.
7 min
07:00
6
Stir in the lemon juice and rest the dish for 5 minutes.
5 min
05:00
7
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.

Nutrition (per serving)

~236

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 14%Carbs 44%Fat 42%

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
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 Aegean Mallow Greens Saute make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Aegean Mallow Greens Saute take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 22 minutes, including 5 minutes of passive resting; 45 minutes in total.
Is Aegean Mallow Greens Saute difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.
How many calories does Aegean Mallow Greens Saute have?
Approximately 236 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 26g, fat: 11g.
Which allergens does Aegean Mallow Greens Saute contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.
How many ingredients does Aegean Mallow Greens Saute need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.

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Instructions

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.

5 min