Green Peas with Ground Meat
Sample Dishes from Turkish Cuisine
Green
Peas with Ground Meat ( Kıymalı Bezelye)
| Ingredients | Measure | Amount |
| Green peas | - - | 1.5 kg |
| Onion | 2 medium size | 120 gr |
| Ground Meat | 1 1/2 cup | 250 gr |
| Margarine | 3 tablespoon | 30 gr |
| Tomatoe paste | 1 1/2 tablespoon | 15 gr |
| Salt | 2 teaspoon | 12 gr |
| Water | 3 cup | 600 gr |
| Sugar | 1/3 teaspoon | 2 gr |
Preparation
Brown ground meat
and chopped onions in margarine for 8-10 minutes or until meat is crumbly; drain.
Add tomato paste and water; stir. Season with salt and sugar; mix well. Bring
to boil. Stir in shelled peas. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until
tender. Serve hot.
Servings:
6
Nutritional
Value
(in approximately one serving)
| Energy | 271 cal |
| Protein | 15,9 g |
| Fat | 13,6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22,2 g |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 3,27 mg |
| Phosphorus | 230 mg |
| Zinc | 2 mg |
| Sodium | 817 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1113 iu |
| Thiamine | 0,50 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0,26 mg |
| Niacin | 6,10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 20 mg |
| Cholesterol | 29 mg |
Regional Characteristics:
It is cooked in
May and June when fresh peas are available. In other seasons, canned peas are
used. It is always served with rice or bulgur pilaf which makes a good combinatian
for lunch or dinner cacık goes well with it.