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This recipe may contain allergensYeşil Mercimek Yemeği
Easy 1 hr 39 min~310 kcal 9/10
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Kara Simsek Green Lentils
A simple Turkish green lentil stew with onion, tomato paste, bulgur, olive oil, and a hearty home-cooking texture.
Easy⏱️ 1 hr 27 min📖 1 min readServes 4~286 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 32 min cook 45 min rest
- #One-Pot
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 1 h 27 min- Prep10 min
- Resting/Marinating45 min
- Cooking32 min
Ingredients
4 servings
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For the dish
- 1.5 glass(~300 ml) Green lentils
- 0.5 glass(~100 ml) Coarse bulgur
- 1 pcs Onion
- 1.5 tbsp(~23 ml) Tomato paste
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil
- 4 glass(~800 ml) Hot water
General
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Pickles
- 0.3 bunch Parsley
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the green lentils, parboil them for 12 minutes, and drain the dark cooking water.
12 min12:00 - 2
Dice the onion small and soften it in olive oil for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 3
Add the tomato paste and fry for 2 minutes, until its aroma opens up.
2 min02:00 - 4
Add the lentils, bulgur, salt, black pepper, and hot water to the pot.
- 5
Cook kara simsek over low heat for 20 minutes, until the lentils and bulgur soften.
20 min20:00 - 6
Chop the parsley, rest the dish for 5 minutes, and serve with pickles.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Do not cook the lentils until they fall apart; intact grains make the dish sit firmly with the bulgur, almost like pilaf.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve kara simsek as a simple legume table with pickles, raw onion, and chopped parsley.
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- Iron
- Vitamin C
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Nutrition (per serving)
~286
kcal calories
16
g protein
44
g carbs
5
g fat
Protein 22%Carbs 62%Fat 16%
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 Kara Simsek Green Lentils make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Kara Simsek Green Lentils take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 32 minutes, including 45 minutes of passive resting; 87 minutes in total.Is Kara Simsek Green Lentils difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Kara Simsek Green Lentils have?
Approximately 286 kcal per serving. Protein: 16g, carbs: 44g, fat: 5g.Which allergens does Kara Simsek Green Lentils contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Kara Simsek Green Lentils need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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