A simple regional Turkish greens dish from Tokat with nivik leaves, onion, tomato paste, bulgur, and butter.
15 min prep 25 min cook 5 min rest
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Wash the nivik greens in plenty of water, remove the thick stems, and chop the leaves.
Dice the onion small and saute it in butter and olive oil for 5 minutes.
Add the tomato paste and red pepper flakes, and cook for 2 minutes until the paste smells fragrant.
Add the nivik greens to the pot and turn them for 4 minutes, until their volume reduces by half.
Add the coarse bulgur, salt, and hot water.
Cover the pot and cook for 14 minutes, until the bulgur softens.
Rest the dish for 5 minutes and serve the yogurt optionally on the side.
💡 Tip: Remove the thick stems after washing the nivik greens; tough stems feel fibrous in this quick bulgur dish.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Tokat nivik with optional yogurt, corn bread, or plain bulgur pilaf.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~226
kcal calories
7
g protein
31
g carbs
8
g fat
4.1g
Sugar
5.4g
Fiber
930.1mg
Sodium
3.4g
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.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
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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