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Easy 1 hr 39 min~310 kcal 9/10
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Usak Alacatene
Green lentils, bulgur, onion, tomato paste, and dried peppers simmer into a humble Aegean legume pot.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr📖 1 min readServes 5~310 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 35 min cook 10 min rest
- #One-Pot
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 1 h- Prep15 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Green lentils
- 0.5 glass(~100 ml) Coarse bulgur
- 2 pcs Onion
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 5 pcs Dried peppers
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Olive oil
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Red pepper flakes
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
- 4 glass(~800 ml) Hot water
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the lentils and soak them in hot water for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 2
Dice the onions and break the dried peppers into coarse pieces.
- 3
Soften the onions in olive oil for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 4
Add the tomato paste and red pepper flakes, then saute for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 5
Add the lentils, bulgur, salt and hot water.
- 6
Cook over low heat for 22 minutes, adding the dried peppers in the last 8 minutes.
22 min22:00 - 7
Rest for 10 minutes and serve hot.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Adding the dried peppers near the end preserves their aroma and keeps the lentils from turning dark.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with pickles, scallions and a shepherd's salad without yogurt.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~310
kcal calories
13
g protein
52
g carbs
7
g fat
Protein 16%Carbs 64%Fat 20%
GI 30 · Low GIGL 16 · Medium GL
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
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 Usak Alacatene make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Usak Alacatene take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 35 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 60 minutes in total.Is Usak Alacatene difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Usak Alacatene have?
Approximately 310 kcal per serving. Protein: 13g, carbs: 52g, fat: 7g.Which allergens does Usak Alacatene contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Usak Alacatene need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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