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Arpa Şehriyeli Pilav
Easy 1 hr 1 min~280 kcal 5/10
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Pit Pit Pilaf
Fine bulgur cooks with minced beef, green lentils, peppers, and buttered onions in this hearty Central Anatolian pilaf.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr📖 1 min readServes 6~385 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 30 min cook 10 min rest
- #One-Pot
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 1 h- Prep20 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Fine bulgur for koefte
- 250 gr Ground beef
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Boiled green lentils
- 3 adet Onions
- 3 adet Green pointed peppers
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 5 su bardağı(~1000 ml) Hot water
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Butter
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Slice the onions into half-moons and finely chop the peppers.
- 2
Brown the ground beef in a pot for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 3
Add half of the onions, the peppers, and the tomato paste, and cook for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 4
Add the hot water, salt, and black pepper, and bring to a boil.
- 5
Add the boiled green lentils and fine bulgur to the pot.
- 6
Cook the pilaf over low heat for 14 minutes, until the bulgur absorbs the liquid.
14 min14:00 - 7
Fry the remaining onions in butter for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 8
Rest the pilaf for 10 minutes and serve with the buttery onions.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Adding the bulgur to a boiling sauce helps the grains stay firm without over-swelling.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Spoon the buttery onions over the top and serve hot with pickles and cacik.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
- Fiber
Nutrition (per serving)
~385
kcal calories
18
g protein
55
g carbs
11
g fat
Protein 18%Carbs 56%Fat 26%
GI 27 · Low GIGL 15 · 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.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- 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 Pit Pit Pilaf make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Pit Pit Pilaf take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 30 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 60 minutes in total.Is Pit Pit Pilaf difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Pit Pit Pilaf have?
Approximately 385 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 55g, fat: 11g.Which allergens does Pit Pit Pilaf contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Pit Pit Pilaf need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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