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Ispanak Yemeği
Easy 45 min~180 kcal 5/10
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Tokat Nivik Greens
A simple regional Turkish greens dish from Tokat with nivik leaves, onion, tomato paste, bulgur, and butter.
Easy⏱️ 45 min📖 1 min readServes 4~226 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 25 min cook 5 min rest
- #One-Pot
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 45 min- Prep15 min
- Resting/Marinating5 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the dish
- 1 bunch Nivik greens
- 1 pcs Onion
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 0.5 glass(~100 ml) Coarse bulgur
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Butter
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Olive oil
- 2.5 glass(~500 ml) Hot water
General
- 0.8 dessert spoon(~8 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Red pepper flakes
For serving
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Yogurt
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the nivik greens in plenty of water, remove the thick stems, and chop the leaves.
- 2
Dice the onion small and saute it in butter and olive oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add the tomato paste and red pepper flakes, and cook for 2 minutes until the paste smells fragrant.
2 min02:00 - 4
Add the nivik greens to the pot and turn them for 4 minutes, until their volume reduces by half.
4 min04:00 - 5
Add the coarse bulgur, salt, and hot water.
- 6
Cover the pot and cook for 14 minutes, until the bulgur softens.
14 min14:00 - 7
Rest the dish for 5 minutes and serve the yogurt optionally on the side.
5 min05:00
💡 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.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~226
kcal calories
7
g protein
31
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 13%Carbs 55%Fat 32%
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
- 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 Tokat Nivik Greens make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Tokat Nivik Greens take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 25 minutes, including 5 minutes of passive resting; 45 minutes in total.Is Tokat Nivik Greens difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Tokat Nivik Greens have?
Approximately 226 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 31g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Tokat Nivik Greens contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Tokat Nivik Greens need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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