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Fiber-rich traditional herb stew with bulgur and plant protein
In season: Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Wild Garlic Herb Stew with Bulgur (220 g) has 172 calories. That works out to 78 calories per 100 g. It contains 25.5 g of carbs, 5.3 g of protein, 5.7 g of fat and 5.9 g of fiber. Its 259.6 µg of Vitamin K covers 216% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 42 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 220 g
172
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
25.5g
· 9% DV
Protein
5.3g
· 11% DV
Fat
5.7g
· 7% DV
Fiber
5.9g
· 21% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 58% · Protein 12% · Fat 30%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 172 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.7 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.77 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 462 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 25.5 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% |
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 | 172 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 18 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 ounce (mini) | 28 g | 22 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 90 g | 70 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 110 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 260 g | 203 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 234 kcal |
Calculated from 78 calories per 100 g.
Bulgurlu çiriş otu yemeği is a Turkish spring-green stew cooked with bulgur; its English file name, “Wild Garlic Herb Stew with Bulgur,” can be misleading because çiriş is not wild garlic. The dish is commonly made with onion, oil, and the chopped herb.
No, çiriş is not wild garlic. It is a different edible spring plant used in Turkish regional cooking, while wild garlic is a separate plant with a distinct garlic-like aroma. The English label for çiriş herb stew with bulgur should not be taken literally.
Çiriş herb stew with bulgur has a soft, savory taste with a distinctive green, mildly pungent herb flavor. Its exact intensity varies with the freshness and maturity of the çiriş; onion and bulgur make the finished stew milder and more substantial.
Çiriş herb stew with bulgur is traditionally a spring dish, when fresh çiriş shoots are available. The plant has a relatively brief season, so cooks in regions where it grows often prepare the stew soon after the fresh greens appear.
Fresh çiriş for çiriş herb stew with bulgur is most likely to be found in eastern Turkish markets during its spring season, particularly in areas where the plant is gathered. It may be sold in bunches; choose fresh-looking greens and wash them carefully to remove grit.
Spinach can stand in for çiriş in çiriş herb stew with bulgur if the original herb is unavailable, though the result will not have çiriş’s particular flavor. Add the spinach near the end of cooking so it wilts without becoming overly soft.
Add the bulgur after the çiriş has begun to soften, then cook gently and check the liquid as it absorbs. Bulgur sizes vary, so taste it as it cooks and take the stew off the heat once the grains are tender.
Çiriş herb stew with bulgur can be served as a simple main dish or as part of a larger meal. It pairs well with plain yogurt and salad, and bread is useful for soaking up the savory cooking liquid.
Yes, you can freeze çiriş herb stew with bulgur in airtight portions. The bulgur may turn softer after thawing, so cool the stew promptly, freeze it, thaw it in the refrigerator, and reheat it thoroughly before serving.
Keep leftover çiriş herb stew with bulgur in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Do not leave the cooked stew at room temperature for an extended period, and reheat only the portion you plan to serve.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
259.6µg · 216% DV
Vitamin A
407µg · 45% DV
Vitamin C
20.9mg · 23% DV
Folate
74.8µg · 19% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.92mg · 40% DV
Copper
0.2mg · 22% DV
Sodium
462mg · 20% DV
Iron
3.3mg · 18% DV
Potassium ⭐
561mg · 17% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Wild Garlic Herb Stew with Bulgur is a home-style dish made by cooking çiriş, a seasonal wild green gathered in parts of eastern Turkey, with bulgur. The English name can be misleading: çiriş is not wild garlic. Its tender leaves and shoots soften as they simmer, while bulgur gives the stew body.
It has a gentle, grassy flavour and a soft, hearty texture. In Turkey it is commonly served as a main dish, often with yoghurt; elsewhere, pair it with a crisp salad or serve it as a substantial side. Its fibre and plant protein make it a filling vegetable-centred meal. Use a light hand with the oil if you prefer a less rich bowl.
High
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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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ 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
0.77g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.31g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.