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Easy 59 min~220 kcal 6/10
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Mugla Silcan with Yogurt
A light Aegean dish of briefly cooked wild greens with garlicky yogurt and warm peppered olive oil.
Easy⏱️ 34 min📖 1 min readServes 4~210 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 16 min cook
- #Low Calorie
- Vegetarian
- #Summer
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Timeline
Total 34 min- Prep18 min
- Cooking16 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
Ot için
- 500 g Silcan greens
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Lemon juice
For the yogurt
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Strained yogurt
- 2 clove Garlic
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Red pepper flakes
General
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Pick over the silcan greens, cut away the tough stems, and wash in plenty of water.
- 2
Boil salted water in a pot and cook the silcan for 5 minutes, keeping it firm.
5 min05:00 - 3
Drain the greens, squeeze out excess water, and mix with the lemon juice.
- 4
Whisk the strained yogurt with crushed garlic and half of the salt until smooth.
- 5
Spread the silcan on a serving plate and spoon the garlicky yogurt over it.
- 6
Warm the red pepper flakes in olive oil for 40 seconds without burning and pour over the yogurt.
40 sec00:40 - 7
After the dish rests for 10 minutes, the green flavor moves into the yogurt; serve at room temperature.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: If you cannot find silcan greens, use tender mallow or wild fennel greens with the same method; shorten the boiling time according to leaf thickness.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the yogurt-topped greens at room temperature like a meze, with optional toasted country bread and a lemon wedge.
Nutrition (per serving)
~210
kcal calories
7
g protein
16
g carbs
13
g fat
Protein 13%Carbs 31%Fat 56%
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
- 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 Mugla Silcan with Yogurt make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Mugla Silcan with Yogurt take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 16 minutes; 34 minutes in total.Is Mugla Silcan with Yogurt difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Mugla Silcan with Yogurt have?
Approximately 210 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 16g, fat: 13g.Which allergens does Mugla Silcan with Yogurt contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Mugla Silcan with Yogurt need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.
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