Quick Börek
Börek, often thought of as off-limits when dieting, can be made lighter and healthier. Here is a quick wholemeal bread version with leek and pepper.
Savoury main dishes and light meals from dietitian Nazlı Gülşah Doğan, with practical, balanced recipe ideas for everyday eating, from lunch to dinner.
Börek, often thought of as off-limits when dieting, can be made lighter and healthier. Here is a quick wholemeal bread version with leek and pepper.
Turkish moussaka is a one-pot dish with aubergine, usually fried first. This version cooks the aubergine without frying for a lighter result.
Egg-coated cauliflower is a tasty recipe for a balanced meal plan, and its yoghurt and chilli oil sauce is reminiscent of Turkish mantı dumplings.
Cloud eggs are a tasty breakfast idea for anyone looking for something different, whether following a balanced eating plan or just eating normally.
Vegetable pasta is a tasty and filling recipe that fits easily into a balanced eating plan, made with wholemeal pasta and plenty of colourful vegetables.
Cauliflower kısır, a lighter take on the Turkish herb and tomato salad, works as a tasty snack or a main meal within a balanced eating plan.
No need to avoid mücver because it is fried: baking these Turkish courgette fritters in the oven makes them a lighter and still tasty choice.