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Bingol Keskek with Chickpeas

This Bingöl Keskek slowly cooks wheat and chickpeas into a spoon-thick eastern main that tastes plain, warm, and very filling.

Medium⏱️ 10 hr 51 min📖 1 min readServes 5~228 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

15 min prep 73 min cook 563 min rest

#One-Pot
#Budget-Friendly
Vegetarian

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Timeline

Total 10 h 51 min

Prep15 min
Resting/Marinating9 h 23 min
Cooking1 h 13 min

Ingredients

5 servings

Quick:

1 cup(~200 ml) Pearled wheat
1 cup(~200 ml) Cooked chickpeas
20 g Butter
1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt

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Instructions

1
Soak the cracked wheat overnight and have the chickpeas ready cooked.
8 hr
480:00
2
Put the wheat in a pot and cook for 45 minutes with enough hot water to cover.
45 min
45:00
3
Add the chickpeas and salt and cook for 20 more minutes over low heat.
20 min
20:00
4
Beat and stir the keskek with a wooden spoon for 8 minutes, so the grains bind into a creamy texture.
8 min
08:00
5
Heat the butter, drizzle it over the top, and rest for 10 minutes.
10 min
10:00

💡 Tip: Soaking the wheat beforehand helps it break down faster in the pot.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the keskek hot, drizzle butter over the top, and sprinkle with black pepper.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~228

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 16%Carbs 63%Fat 21%

GI 17 · Low GIGL 6 · Low GL

2.1g

Sugar

7.9g

Fiber

494.4mg

Sodium

2.3g

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.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

8/10

Strong satiety, counts as a main meal

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 Bingol Keskek with Chickpeas make?
This recipe serves 5.
How long does Bingol Keskek with Chickpeas take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 73 minutes, including 563 minutes of passive resting; 651 minutes in total.
Is Bingol Keskek with Chickpeas difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Bingol Keskek with Chickpeas have?
Approximately 228 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 35g, fat: 5g.
Which allergens does Bingol Keskek with Chickpeas contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.
How many ingredients does Bingol Keskek with Chickpeas need?
This recipe needs 4 ingredients.
Is Bingol Keskek with Chickpeas filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Soak the cracked wheat overnight and have the chickpeas ready cooked.

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