Vegan Zeytinyağlı Enginar

Vegan Zeytinyağlı Enginar is a traditional Turkish dish featuring artichokes cooked in olive oil with a variety of vegetables, creating a fragrant and healthy meal. This dish is not only flavorful but also showcases the vibrant culinary heritage of Turkey in a vegan-friendly way.

Ingredients

• Artichokes - 2 whole
• Olive oil - 4 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Potato - 1 medium, diced
• Green peas - 100 grams, fresh or frozen
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh dill - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Water - 200 ml

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Prepare the artichokes by trimming the stems and removing the tough outer leaves. Cut them in half and rub with lemon juice to prevent browning.
3. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the minced garlic, diced carrot, and potato to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Stir in the green peas, salt, and black pepper, cooking for an additional 3 minutes.
6. In a baking dish, arrange the artichoke halves, cut side up. Spoon the vegetable mixture over the artichokes.
7. Sprinkle the chopped dill on top and pour the water into the bottom of the baking dish.
8. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to allow the top to brown slightly.
10. Serve warm, drizzled with a bit more olive oil and garnished with extra dill if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants, which help combat oxidative stress.
• High in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health and satiety.

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