Vine leaves wrap broad beans, bulgur, and onions in this slow Tokat-style sarma.
45 min prep 61 min cook
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Soak the dried fava beans overnight, drain them and pulse into coarse pieces.
Soften the onions in olive oil for 8 minutes.
Add the fava beans, bulgur and tomato paste and mix the filling.
Place filling on the vine leaves and roll them tightly.
Arrange in a pot and cook with lemon water for 50 to 55 minutes.
💡 Tip: Soaking the fava beans overnight lets the filling soften in the same cooking time.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm with lemon wedges and yogurt.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~310
kcal calories
13
g protein
52
g carbs
7
g fat
2.9g
Sugar
5.6g
Fiber
8.3mg
Sodium
2.2g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (71%); values are estimates.
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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