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Turkish Zucchini Stew Recipe
This Turkish zucchini stew is hearty, healthy and so easy to make. It's made in one pot and is ready in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 206 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Turkish
Ingredients
- 2 zucchinis
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup medium grain rice
- 1 tsp Aleppo pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Wash the zucchini and cut it into half moons.
- Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the tomato paste and cook for a minute. Add in the zucchini and give it a good stir.
- Rinse the rice under running water a few times.
- Add the rice, salt and pepper. Add the water and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 to 25 minutes until the rice is cooked.
- Top with yogurt and serve.
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Notes
- You can serve zucchini stew as a main dish with a side of salad or some bread.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- To freeze, place the stew in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw in the fridge overnight or place it in a pot and heat over medium heat.
- You can add chopped tomato to this dish as well.
Nutrition Information
Calories
206kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
629mg
(26%)
Potassium
383mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
259IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 629mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 383mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 259IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.