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Ezogelin Çorbası
Easy 35 min~145 kcal 6/10
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Mendek Bean Pottage
Mendek greens cook with beans, rice, cornmeal, broth, and buttered onion in a thick Giresun soup.
Medium⏱️ 9 hr 5 min📖 1 min readServes 6~260 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 56 min cook 469 min rest
- #Budget-Friendly
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 9 h 5 min- Prep20 min
- Resting/Marinating7 h 49 min
- Cooking56 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 1 bunch Mendek greens
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Dried white beans
- 0.5 tea glass(~50 ml) Rice
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Cornmeal
- 2 glass(~400 ml) Meat stock
- 6 glass(~1200 ml) Water
- 1 pcs Onion
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Butter
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Red pepper flakes
- 1.5 dessert spoon(~15 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the dried white beans in water for 8 hours.
8 hr480:00 - 2
Boil the beans in fresh water for 30 minutes and drain.
30 min30:00 - 3
Boil the water and meat stock in a pot and add the chopped mendek greens.
- 4
Add the boiled beans and rice to the pot and cook for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 5
Stream the cornmeal into the stew and cook for 8 minutes while stirring.
8 min08:00 - 6
Brown the onion in butter for 6 minutes, then add red pepper flakes and salt and stir into the stew.
6 min06:00
💡 Tip: Sprinkling in the cornmeal gradually thickens the stew without lumps.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Spoon peppery onion butter over the top and serve hot with cornbread.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~260
kcal calories
10
g protein
34
g carbs
9
g fat
Protein 16%Carbs 53%Fat 31%
GI 47 · Low GIGL 16 · Medium GL
1.8g
Sugar
7.2g
Fiber
1420.2mg
Sodium
3.9g
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.
Satiety (per serving)
6/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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 Mendek Bean Pottage make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Mendek Bean Pottage take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 56 minutes, including 469 minutes of passive resting; 545 minutes in total.Is Mendek Bean Pottage difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Mendek Bean Pottage have?
Approximately 260 kcal per serving. Protein: 10g, carbs: 34g, fat: 9g.Which allergens does Mendek Bean Pottage contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Mendek Bean Pottage need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.Is Mendek Bean Pottage filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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