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Easy 33 min~140 kcal 4/10
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Tunceli Isgin Borani
A regional Turkish spring greens dish from Tunceli with isgin stalks, onion, yogurt, garlic, butter, and pepper.
Easy⏱️ 40 min📖 1 min readServes 4~248 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 22 min cook
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 40 min- Prep18 min
- Cooking22 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the dish
- 600 g Isgin stems
- 1 pcs Onion
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Olive oil
For the sauce
- 1.5 glass(~300 ml) Yogurt
- 2 clove Garlic
For the topping
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Butter
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Red pepper flakes
General
- 0.8 dessert spoon(~8 ml) Salt
For serving
- 2 pcs Lavash
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Instructions
- 1
Peel away the outer fibers of the isgin stems and cut them into 3 cm pieces.
- 2
Boil the isgin for 6 minutes, until lightly softened, then drain.
6 min06:00 - 3
Finely chop the onion and soften it in olive oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 4
Add the boiled isgin and salt to the pan, and turn for 9 minutes until the liquid evaporates.
9 min09:00 - 5
Mix the yogurt and crushed garlic until smooth.
- 6
Foam the butter with red pepper flakes for 1 minute without burning.
1 min01:00 - 7
Transfer the isgin to a plate and serve with garlic yogurt, pepper butter, and lavash.
💡 Tip: Do not overboil the isgin stems; the fibers should soften, but if they collapse, the borani loses its fresh tartness.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve isgin borani as a spring lunch with garlic yogurt and optional thin lavash.
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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 B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~248
kcal calories
9
g protein
20
g carbs
15
g fat
Protein 14%Carbs 32%Fat 54%
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
- Milk
- Gluten
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 Tunceli Isgin Borani make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Tunceli Isgin Borani take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 22 minutes; 40 minutes in total.Is Tunceli Isgin Borani difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Tunceli Isgin Borani have?
Approximately 248 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 20g, fat: 15g.Which allergens does Tunceli Isgin Borani contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Tunceli Isgin Borani need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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