This Mersin pilaki freshens borlotti beans with lemon and sesame, making a coastal bean dish that feels bright, cool, and lightly nutty.
12 min prep 20 min cook
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Drain the cranberry beans and slice the carrot into thin half-moons.
Turn the carrot in olive oil for 4 minutes.
Add the cranberry beans and a little hot water, then close the lid.
Cook the pilaki over low heat for 10 minutes.
Add the lemon juice and sesame seeds, then turn gently for 2 minutes.
Let it rest for 15 minutes until it approaches room temperature, so the olive oil flavor settles.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds just before serving so they do not swell and soften in the lemon sauce.
💡 Tip: Adding the lemon juice after turning off the heat preserves the bright flavor of the pilaki.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Add roasted tomatoes and sumac onions on the side to build a tart and salty balance.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~186
kcal calories
8
g protein
24
g carbs
6
g fat
1.1g
Sugar
6.3g
Fiber
11.6mg
Sodium
1.3g
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.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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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