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Olive Oil Collard Greens Dible (Karalahana Diblesi)

One of the lightest and most delicious olive oil dishes of Black Sea cuisine, where collard greens meet rice.

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Time
45 min
Servings
4
Calories
210
Level
Easy
Heat
Gentle heat
Region
trk
Olive Oil Collard Greens Dible (Karalahana Diblesi)
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Servings4
Measures

1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch collard greens
  • 1/2 cup riceInstead: bulgur
  • 1 large onion
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon pepper paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1.5 cups hot water

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

  1. 1

    Wash the collard greens, remove the stems, and chop them finely.

  2. 2

    Sauté finely chopped onions in olive oil in a wide pan until translucent.

  3. 3

    Add the pastes and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add the chopped collard greens to the pan and sauté until they wilt.

  5. 5

    Add the washed rice, salt, black pepper, and hot water.

  6. 6

    Cover the pan and cook on low heat for about 25-30 minutes until the rice is tender.

  7. 7

    Serve warm or cold after it reaches room temperature.

Note. Blanching the collard greens in boiling water for 2 minutes before cooking will completely remove any bitterness.

Questions

Can bulgur be used instead of rice?

The traditional recipe is made with rice, but you can use fine bulgur instead if desired.

Is collard greens dible eaten hot?

It is generally consumed at room temperature or cold as an olive oil mezze.

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