Onions melt into lentils and bulgur in this Mardin pan, creating a modest meal with deep sweetness.
10 min prep 50 min cook
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Boil the green lentils for 15 minutes until half-soft and drain.
Saute the onions in olive oil for 8 minutes until sweetened.
Add the bulgur, lentils, red pepper flakes, sumac, and salt to the pot.
Add the hot water and cook over low heat for 16 to 18 minutes.
Steam the pilaf for 10 minutes and serve.
💡 Tip: Leaving the lentils half-firm prevents them from falling apart during the second cooking with bulgur.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with sumac onion and ayran.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~315
kcal calories
13
g protein
52
g carbs
7
g fat
3.8g
Sugar
20.6g
Fiber
309.9mg
Sodium
2.2g
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.
Very filling, for a really hungry day
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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