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Rich in protein and fiber, flavorful with sausage
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Bean Stew with Sausage (220 g) has 319 calories. That works out to 145 calories per 100 g. It contains 38.5 g of carbs, 15.8 g of protein, 11.4 g of fat and 11.2 g of fiber. Its 924 mg of Sodium covers 40% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Bean stew with sausage is a Turkish-style home-cooked dish of dried white beans simmered with onion and tomato paste, with slices of sucuk adding a garlicky, warmly spiced flavour. The beans turn tender in a thick, savoury broth, while the sausage seasons the whole pot.
In Turkey it is commonly served for lunch or dinner, often with rice, pickles and bread, especially on chilly days. It is filling, with fibre and plant protein from the beans and extra richness from the sausage. For a lighter version, use less sausage and oil, and serve it with a fresh salad. Sucuk is a distinctive Turkish cured sausage, rather than a plain mild sausage.
Selected: 100 g
145
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
17.5g
· 6% DV
Protein
7.2g
· 14% DV
Fat
5.2g
· 7% DV
Fiber
5.1g
· 18% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 20% · Fat 32%
Vitamins
B1
0.14mg · 12% DV
B12
0.28µg · 12% DV
Folate
38µg · 10% DV
Biotin
2.1µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Sodium
420mg · 18% DV
Iron
2mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
78mg · 11% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
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.
High
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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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
1.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.36g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8:1).
Brown sliced sucuk, the spicy Turkish sausage traditionally used in this dish, then cook onion and tomato paste in the same pot. Add soaked, cooked beans and water or stock, and simmer until the beans take on the sauce.
Turkish sucuk is the traditional choice for bean stew with sausage: a strongly seasoned, cured sausage that brings a garlicky, spicy flavor. Brown the slices first, and taste before adding salt because sucuk is already salty.
Bean stew with sausage is commonly served with rice pilaf, pickles, and raw onion in Turkey. For a lighter meal, pair it with a crisp salad or yogurt instead of adding a large serving of rice.
Yes, soak dried beans before making bean stew with sausage to help them cook evenly and become tender. Drain and rinse them before cooking; otherwise, the beans may take much longer to soften in the stew.
Yes, a pressure cooker works well for bean stew with sausage, especially when using soaked dried beans. Follow your cooker’s instructions for beans, and add the sausage and tomato base so their flavor seasons the cooking liquid.
Yes, canned beans are a convenient shortcut for bean stew with sausage. Drain and rinse them, then stir them into the browned sausage and tomato base near the end, cooking just long enough for the beans to absorb the flavors.
Bean stew with sausage adds slices of sucuk to the familiar Turkish tomato-and-bean stew. Sucuk makes the broth richer, spicier, and saltier than the plain version, so season the pot only after the sausage has flavored it.
Cool leftover bean stew with sausage promptly, transfer it to a covered container, and refrigerate it. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, until steaming hot, rather than repeatedly warming the whole pot.
Yes, bean stew with sausage freezes well. Cool it first and portion it into airtight containers; thaw in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly. The beans may soften a little, so add a splash of water if the stew thickens.
It can: beans may cause gas or bloating for some people, while the sausage mainly adds fat and salt. Soaking dried beans, draining the soaking water, and starting with a smaller serving may make the dish easier to tolerate.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.