FeaturedEasyJamaican Jerk Chicken – Oven-Baked
Chicken marinated in Jamaica's signature spice blend and baked in the oven. No grill needed, lower in fat, and 41 g of protein per serving.
- Total
- 60 min
- Calories
- 340 kcal
- Servings
- 4 servings
Ezogelin Soup – Vegan Turkish Red Lentil Soup
A traditional vegan soup made with red lentils, bulgur and rice, seasoned with mint and red pepper flakes.
- Total
- 40 min
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories · per serving
- 260 kcal
Written by
Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian
Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.
Updated:
In short
Ezogelin Soup – Vegan Turkish Red Lentil Soup contains 260 calories per serving: 12 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat. It takes 40 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.
About this recipe
Ezogelin is one of the most beloved lentil soups in Turkish cuisine, and this version uses olive oil instead of butter. With its high protein and fiber content, it offers a filling yet low-calorie option.
Method
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a pot and sauté the onion until soft.
- 2
Stir in the tomato paste and red pepper paste and cook for 1 minute.
- 3
Add the rinsed red lentils, bulgur and rice.
- 4
Pour in the water or vegetable stock and bring to a boil.
- 5
Simmer over low heat for 25 minutes until the lentils break down.
- 6
Season with salt, mint and red pepper flakes.
- 7
Blend lightly if you like and serve hot with lemon.
Tips
- Use olive oil instead of butter to keep it fully vegan.
- Squeeze fresh lemon over it just before serving.
- Add a little more water if the soup thickens as it sits.
Language
- Ezogelin Çorbası – Zeytinyağlı Vegan Mercimek Çorbası (Türkçe)
- Ezogelin-Suppe – Vegane türkische Rote-Linsen-Suppe (Deutsch)
- Sopa Ezogelin – Sopa Turca Vegana de Lentejas Rojas (Español)
- Soupe Ezogelin – Soupe Turque Vegan aux Lentilles Corail (Français)
- Zuppa Ezogelin – Zuppa Turca Vegana di Lenticchie Rosse (Italiano)
- شوربة إيزوغلين – شوربة عدس تركية نباتية بزيت الزيتون (العربية)
- Sup Ezogelin – Sup Lentil Merah Turki Vegan (Bahasa Indonesia)
- エゾゲリンスープ – ヴィーガンのトルコ風赤レンズ豆スープ (日本語)
- ซุปเอโซเกลิน – ซุปถั่วเลนทิลแดงตุรกีวีแกน (ไทย)
- Sup Ezogelin – Sup Lentil Merah Turki Vegan (Bahasa Melayu)
Similar recipes
All recipesFeaturedEasy
FeaturedEasyFilipino Chicken Adobo – Soy and Vinegar Braised Chicken
The national dish of the Philippines braises chicken slowly in soy sauce and vinegar. One pot, no marinating needed, and 38 g of protein per serving.
- Total
- 60 min
- Calories
- 385 kcal
- Servings
- 4 servings
FeaturedEasyBrazilian Moqueca – Coconut Fish Stew
Moqueca from Bahia poaches white fish in coconut milk and peppers. No flour, naturally gluten-free, and 34 g of protein per serving.
- Total
- 45 min
- Calories
- 355 kcal
- Servings
- 4 servings
3 days free
Get started
Log today’s first meal with a photo
Download it, create your account, photograph your first plate. Setup takes under a minute. Your first 3 days are free. Cancel any time.
- Free to download
- No credit card needed to sign up
- Cancel your subscription any time
3-day free trial · then Premium: ₺149.99 weekly · ₺199.99 monthly · ₺1,299.99 yearly