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Easy 1 hr 20 min~210 kcal 6/10
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Blessed Thistle with Chickpeas
This Izmir-style pot pairs blessed thistle with chickpeas and lemony seasoning for an Aegean vegetable dish.
Medium⏱️ 56 min📖 1 min readServes 4~186 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 28 min cook 10 min rest
- #One-Pot
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 56 min- Prep18 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking28 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 500 gr blessed thistle
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) cooked chickpeas
- 1 adet onion
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) lemon juice
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) olive oil
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) salt
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) hot water
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Instructions
- 1
Clean the blessed thistle, halve the large pieces, and soak them in lemon water.
- 2
For the Izmir-style olive oil base, saute the onion for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add the blessed thistle and turn for 6 minutes so the tough fibers begin to soften with the oil.
6 min06:00 - 4
Add the chickpeas, hot water, salt, and lemon juice.
- 5
Cook the dish over low heat for 28 minutes; the root sections should pierce easily with a knife.
28 min28:00 - 6
Rest covered for 10 minutes so the olive oil flavor settles.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Soaking blessed thistle in lemon water preserves its color and softens its bitterness.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm and drizzle lemon over the top.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~186
kcal calories
7
g protein
24
g carbs
7
g fat
Protein 15%Carbs 51%Fat 34%
GI 19 · Low GIGL 5 · Low GL
3.8g
Sugar
4.3g
Fiber
586.3mg
Sodium
1.6g
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.
Satiety (per serving)
6/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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FAQ
How many servings does Blessed Thistle with Chickpeas make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Blessed Thistle with Chickpeas take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 28 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 56 minutes in total.Is Blessed Thistle with Chickpeas difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Blessed Thistle with Chickpeas have?
Approximately 186 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 24g, fat: 7g.Is Blessed Thistle with Chickpeas allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.How many ingredients does Blessed Thistle with Chickpeas need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.Is Blessed Thistle with Chickpeas filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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