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Adana Kebap
Hard 1 hr 5 min~380 kcal 9/10
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Van Sengeser
Green lentils, meat, onion, garlicky yogurt or kurut, and bread pieces come together in a filling eastern Anatolian plate.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 5~510 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 65 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 1 h 30 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking1 h 5 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the lentils
- 1.5 glass(~300 ml) Green lentils
For the meat
- 450 g Cubed beef
- 3 pcs Onions
For the sauce
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Sunflower oil
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Tomato paste
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Red pepper flakes
For the yogurt
- 1.5 glass(~300 ml) Strained yogurt or kurut
- 2 clove Garlic
For serving
- 1 pcs Pide or lavash
General
- 1.5 dessert spoon(~15 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the green lentils and boil for 20 minutes so they stay firm.
20 min20:00 - 2
Cook the beef in a pot for 8 minutes, until it releases and reabsorbs its juices.
8 min08:00 - 3
Add hot water to the beef and cook for 35 minutes, until tender.
35 min35:00 - 4
Slice the onions into thin half-moons and fry in oil and butter for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 5
Add the tomato paste and red pepper flakes to the onions and bloom for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 6
Combine the lentils with the meat and onion sauce, and cook for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 7
Whisk the yogurt or kurut with crushed garlic until smooth.
- 8
Put pide pieces on the plate and add the sengeser and yogurt sauce on top.
💡 Tip: Boiling the lentils until just firm preserves their texture instead of turning them into puree on the plate.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Place pide on the base and spoon the lentils, meat, and yogurt sauce over it while hot.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~510
kcal calories
32
g protein
46
g carbs
22
g fat
Protein 25%Carbs 36%Fat 39%
GI 27 · Low GIGL 12 · 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
- 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 Van Sengeser make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Van Sengeser take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 65 minutes; 90 minutes in total.Is Van Sengeser difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Van Sengeser have?
Approximately 510 kcal per serving. Protein: 32g, carbs: 46g, fat: 22g.Which allergens does Van Sengeser contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Van Sengeser need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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