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Protein- and fiber-rich beef and legume sauté
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Black-Eyed Pea Beef Sauté (220 g) has 304 calories. That works out to 138 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.4 g of carbs, 26.6 g of protein, 12.1 g of fat and 7.9 g of fiber. Its 1.9 µg of B12 covers 81% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 33 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 220 g
304
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
22.4g
· 8% DV
Protein
26.6g
· 53% DV
Fat
12.1g
· 16% DV
Fiber
7.9g
· 28% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 29% · Protein 35% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 304 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.1 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.92 g | 20% |
| Trans fat | 0.11 g | |
| Sodium | 572 mg | 25% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22.4 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% |
| Protein | 26.6 g | 53% |
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 serving (medium) | 220 g | 304 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 25 g | 35 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 138 kcal |
| 1 serving (half) | 110 g | 152 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 248 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 414 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 400 g | 552 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 500 g | 690 kcal |
Calculated from 138 calories per 100 g.
Black-Eyed Pea Beef Sauté is a one-pan dish combining beef with black-eyed peas, usually cooked with aromatics such as onion, garlic, and tomato. It brings together a meat-and-legume combination, with variations in seasoning and the type of peas used.
To make Black-Eyed Pea Beef Sauté, brown the beef first, then add aromatics and prepared black-eyed peas with enough liquid to finish cooking. Simmer until the beef is tender and the peas are soft, adding hot water if the pan dries out.
Dried black-eyed peas should be soaked and cooked until nearly tender before they go into Black-Eyed Pea Beef Sauté. Otherwise, they may remain firm while the beef finishes cooking. Canned peas can be drained and stirred in near the end.
Chuck or another braising cut works well in Black-Eyed Pea Beef Sauté because slow cooking makes its connective tissue tender. Leaner beef can also be used, but cut it evenly and avoid overcooking it so the pieces do not turn dry.
Black-Eyed Pea Beef Sauté pairs well with rice, crusty bread, or a simple green salad. Since the dish already combines beef and beans, a fresh, acidic side such as tomato salad can balance its hearty texture.
Yes, canned black-eyed peas work in Black-Eyed Pea Beef Sauté and save the soaking and pre-cooking steps. Drain and rinse them, then add them late in cooking so they warm through without breaking apart.
For tender beef in Black-Eyed Pea Beef Sauté, brown the pieces in batches and then simmer them gently with liquid until tender. Crowding the pan can make the beef steam rather than brown, while a hard boil can toughen the pieces.
Black-Eyed Pea Beef Sauté keeps for up to three days in the refrigerator when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, until it is hot throughout.
Yes, Black-Eyed Pea Beef Sauté freezes well in meal-sized airtight portions. Let it cool before freezing, thaw it in the refrigerator, and reheat it thoroughly; the peas may soften slightly after thawing.
Black-Eyed Pea Beef Sauté can be a filling meal because it combines protein-rich beef with fiber-containing black-eyed peas. Choose lean beef and moderate added oil, and pair it with vegetables rather than making a large serving of refined starch the main side.
Vitamins
B12
1.94µg · 81% DV
B3
8.36mg · 52% DV
B6
0.66mg · 39% DV
Folate
127.6µg · 32% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.55mg · 61% DV
Selenium
27µg · 49% DV
Phosphorus
332mg · 47% DV
Zinc
5.17mg · 47% DV
Sodium
572mg · 25% DV
Potassium ⭐
752mg · 22% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Black-Eyed Pea Beef Sauté brings together bite-size beef and black-eyed peas, cooked as a hearty skillet dish. It fits naturally into Turkish home cooking, where the peas may be fresh or dried and the sauté is often built around onion and tomato. The beef adds a savoury, meaty note, while the peas become tender and slightly earthy.
Serve it as a main course with rice or bulgur, or add a crisp salad for a lighter-feeling meal. It provides protein from both beef and legumes, along with fibre from the peas; per 100 g, it has 12.1 g of protein and 3.6 g of fibre. For a lighter version, use a modest amount of oil and let the vegetables and peas make up more of the serving.
High
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.
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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.92g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.32g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.