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Medium 1 hr 40 min~430 kcal 10/10
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Giresun Stuffed Collard Leaves
Collard leaves wrap beef, rice, onion, and parsley, then simmer gently in tomato paste broth for a Black Sea classic.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 6~360 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 45 min cook 10 min rest
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- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 1 h 30 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the rolls
- 2 bunch collard greens
For the filling
- 500 g ground beef
- 1.5 glass(~300 ml) rice
- 2 pcs onion
- 0.5 bunch parsley
- 1.5 dessert spoon(~15 ml) salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) black pepper
For the sauce
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) tomato paste
- 3 glass(~600 ml) hot water
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) olive oil
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Instructions
- 1
Remove the thick stems from the collard leaves and blanch them in boiling water for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 2
Transfer the leaves to cold water, drain, and shave down the thick veins with a knife.
- 3
Mix the rice, ground beef, finely chopped onions, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Cut the leaves in half if needed, add filling, and roll tightly without bursting them.
- 5
Arrange the rolls in a pot, mix the tomato paste, olive oil, and hot water, and pour over them.
- 6
Cover with a plate and cook over low heat for 40 minutes.
40 min40:00 - 7
Rest the rolls for 10 minutes and serve with the tomato cooking liquid from the pot.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Cooling the collard leaves quickly after a brief blanch reduces tearing while rolling.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with yogurt, cornbread, and hot pepper pickles.
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- Iron
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Nutrition (per serving)
~360
kcal calories
20
g protein
40
g carbs
13
g fat
Protein 22%Carbs 45%Fat 33%
GI 40 · Low GIGL 16 · Medium GL
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 Giresun Stuffed Collard Leaves make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Giresun Stuffed Collard Leaves take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 45 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 90 minutes in total.Is Giresun Stuffed Collard Leaves difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Giresun Stuffed Collard Leaves have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 20g, carbs: 40g, fat: 13g.Is Giresun Stuffed Collard Leaves allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.How many ingredients does Giresun Stuffed Collard Leaves need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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