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A hearty home-style stew made with chicken meatballs, eggplant, and potatoes.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Chicken meatball, eggplant, and potato stew (240 g) has 269 calories. That works out to 112 calories per 100 g. It contains 23 g of carbs, 18.7 g of protein, 12.2 g of fat and 5 g of fiber. Its 252 mg of Phosphorus covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
269
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
23g
· 8% DV
Protein
18.7g
· 37% DV
Fat
12.2g
· 16% DV
Fiber
5g
· 18% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 33% · Protein 27% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 269 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.2 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 2.52 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 588 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrate | 23 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 5 g | 18% |
| Protein | 18.7 g | 37% |
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 cup (medium) | 240 g | 269 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 112 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 120 g | 134 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 202 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 300 g | 336 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 320 g | 358 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 448 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 500 g | 560 kcal |
Calculated from 112 calories per 100 g.
Chicken meatball, eggplant, and potato stew is made by simmering formed chicken meatballs with chunks of eggplant and potato in a tomato-based sauce. Brown the meatballs first for deeper flavor, then add the vegetables and sauce and cook gently until everything is tender.
Eggplant can turn mushy in chicken meatball, eggplant, and potato stew when it is cut too small or cooked for too long. Cut it into generous chunks and add it with the potatoes rather than leaving it to simmer long after it softens.
No, salting eggplant is not essential for chicken meatball, eggplant, and potato stew. Modern eggplant is usually not very bitter, and the stew’s sauce provides moisture; pat the pieces dry if you salt them first so excess water does not thin the sauce.
Yes, chicken meatball, eggplant, and potato stew works well without frying the eggplant. Add it directly to the pot for a simpler, less oily version; browning the pieces in a little oil first gives them a richer flavor and firmer edges.
You can replace the potatoes in chicken meatball, eggplant, and potato stew with zucchini, carrots, or chickpeas. Add vegetables according to how quickly they cook, and remember that chickpeas make the stew heartier while zucchini gives it a lighter texture.
To keep the chicken meatballs tender in chicken meatball, eggplant, and potato stew, mix the ground chicken only until combined and avoid packing the meatballs tightly. Simmer them gently in the sauce instead of boiling the stew vigorously.
Yes, chicken meatball, eggplant, and potato stew can be made ahead, and its flavors meld as it rests. Cool it promptly, refrigerate it in a covered container, and reheat the portion you plan to serve until it is hot throughout.
Chicken meatball, eggplant, and potato stew can be frozen, although the potatoes and eggplant may become softer after thawing. Freeze cooled portions in airtight containers, thaw them in the refrigerator, and stir gently while reheating to keep the meatballs intact.
Crusty bread, rice, or couscous pairs well with chicken meatball, eggplant, and potato stew because each can soak up its tomato sauce. A crisp green salad or plain yogurt makes a fresh contrast to the tender vegetables and savory meatballs.
Yes, chicken meatball, eggplant, and potato stew can be adapted for a slow cooker. Use firm, larger-cut vegetables so they hold their shape, add the formed meatballs gently, and avoid stirring often; frequent stirring can break the meatballs and soften the eggplant.
Vitamins
B3
5.04mg · 32% DV
B6
0.46mg · 27% DV
B5
1.01mg · 20% DV
B12
0.43µg · 18% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
252mg · 36% DV
Selenium
17µg · 31% DV
Sodium
588mg · 26% DV
Copper
0.22mg · 24% DV
Potassium ⭐
732mg · 22% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Chicken meatball, eggplant, and potato stew brings small chicken meatballs together with tender eggplant and potatoes in a homestyle, simmered dish. It fits the kind of practical one-pot cooking found in Turkish homes, where seasoning and the amount of sauce vary from kitchen to kitchen.
Serve it hot, often with bread or rice to soak up the juices; a spoonful of yogurt also makes a fresh contrast. The potatoes give the stew a soft, hearty texture, while the eggplant becomes silky as it cooks and the chicken meatballs keep the dish savoury without feeling as rich as a red-meat stew. It provides 7.8 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter meal, use a modest amount of oil and pair it with a simple salad rather than an extra-large serving of rice or bread.
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.
Contains these 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
2.52g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.97g
Omega 6:3 ratio 17.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (17.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.