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Easy 1 hr 12 min~210 kcal 6/10
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Van Tomato Shilesi
A light Van dish where summer tomatoes, peppers and fine bulgur cook into a spoonable vegetable stew.
Easy⏱️ 45 min📖 1 min readServes 4~245 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 30 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
- #Summer
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Timeline
Total 45 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
Ana malzeme
- 6 Tomatoes
- 3 Green peppers
Taban
- 1 Dry onion
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil
Kıvam
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Fine bulgur
Renk
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Tomato paste
Baharat
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Red pepper flakes
Denge
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
Servis
- 0.3 bunch Parsley
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Instructions
- 1
Fry the onion and peppers in olive oil for 6 minutes, until softened.
6 min06:00 - 2
Add the tomato paste and stir for 1 minute, until fragrant.
1 min01:00 - 3
Add the peeled chopped tomatoes, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- 4
Cook for 12 minutes, until the tomatoes release their juice and thicken slightly.
12 min12:00 - 5
Sprinkle the fine bulgur into the pot, cover, and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 6
Turn off the heat and rest the dish for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 7
Finish with parsley and serve warm or hot.
💡 Tip: If the tomatoes are not juicy, add half a cup of hot water before adding the bulgur.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve tomato shilesi plain without yogurt, with roasted peppers on the side if desired.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~245
kcal calories
7
g protein
38
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 11%Carbs 60%Fat 29%
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 Van Tomato Shilesi make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Van Tomato Shilesi take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 30 minutes; 45 minutes in total.Is Van Tomato Shilesi difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Van Tomato Shilesi have?
Approximately 245 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 38g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Van Tomato Shilesi contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Van Tomato Shilesi need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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