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Southeastern Turkish oven-baked meat and vegetable dish
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Antep tava (180 g) has 252 calories. That works out to 140 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.2 g of carbs, 18.9 g of protein, 13 g of fat and 3.1 g of fiber. Its 1 µg of B12 covers 41% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 180 g
252
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
11.2g
· 4% DV
Protein
18.9g
· 38% DV
Fat
13g
· 17% DV
Fiber
3.1g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 19% · Protein 32% · Fat 49%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 252 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 4.14 g | 21% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 468 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Protein | 18.9 g | 38% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 180 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 90 g | 126 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 280 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 350 g | 490 kcal |
Calculated from 140 calories per 100 g.
Antep tava is a southeastern Turkish oven-baked dish of bite-size meat cooked with vegetables on a tray. Recipes commonly include tomatoes, peppers, onion and garlic, and some versions add potatoes.
Antep tava commonly includes tomatoes, green peppers, onion and garlic, with potatoes in many home versions. Cut the vegetables into substantial pieces so they hold their shape while the meat cooks, rather than turning into a sauce.
Antep tava can be made with either, though lamb is a traditional choice and beef is also common. Use cubed meat suited to slow oven cooking; lean, quick-cooking pieces can become dry before the vegetables are done.
No. Antep tava is typically made with chunks of meat and vegetables, while tepsi kebabı is generally made with seasoned minced meat spread across a tray. Both are oven-baked regional dishes, but their meat texture and preparation differ.
Antep tava is not necessarily hot. Its heat comes from the peppers and any chilli or pepper paste used, so recipes vary. For a milder tray, use sweet peppers and leave chilli out; add heat at the table if desired.
Yes, you can chop the vegetables and meat and arrange them in the tray ahead of cooking. Keep the assembled tray covered in the refrigerator, then bake it when ready; avoid leaving raw meat at room temperature while you prepare other dishes.
Antep tava pairs well with rice or bulgur, flatbread, and a crisp salad. Bread is especially useful for scooping up the tomato-rich juices in the tray, while a cooling yoghurt-based side can balance a spicy version.
To keep Antep tava moist, spread the ingredients in a snug layer and cover the tray for most of the cooking time. Uncover it near the end to brown the top, and add a small splash of water if the tray looks dry.
Yes, Antep tava works without potatoes; they are a common addition, not essential to the dish. Leave them out or replace them with extra peppers or tomatoes, and check the tray as it cooks because the vegetables may soften sooner.
Reheat Antep tava covered in an oven-safe dish until the meat and vegetables are hot throughout. Add a splash of water if the sauce has thickened. Refrigerate leftovers promptly and use them within three to four days.
Vitamins
B12
0.99µg · 41% DV
B3
3.78mg · 24% DV
B5
1.17mg · 23% DV
B6
0.32mg · 19% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
198mg · 28% DV
Zinc
2.88mg · 26% DV
Selenium
13µg · 24% DV
Sodium
468mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
468mg · 14% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Antep tava is a tray-baked meat and vegetable dish from Gaziantep in southeastern Turkey. Chunks of lamb or beef are cooked with tomatoes, green peppers, onion and garlic; some versions include potatoes. As the ingredients bake, the meat browns and the vegetables release their juices into a richly flavoured sauce.
It is hearty and savoury, with sweetness from the softened vegetables and a little richness from the cooking oil. In Turkey it is often served hot with bread to mop up the juices, or alongside bulgur pilaf and a cooling yoghurt dish. For English-speaking diners, it works well as a one-tray family meal; it provides protein as well as some fibre from the vegetables. Use less oil and add extra vegetables for a lighter version.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.14g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.86g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.54g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.