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Chopped çiriş leaves and tender stems form a soft, wilted mound of olive- and deep-green strands with a slight sheen, served on a plate.
●Low GI

Cooked çiriş herb Calories

Low-calorie cooked wild herb with fiber, potassium, and vitamin C

In season: Spring

CALORIES · 100 G

32kcal

GI

15low

POTASSIUM · 100 G

310mg

FIBER · 100 G

2.8g

Quick answer

1 serving (medium) of Cooked çiriş herb (120 g) has 38 calories. That works out to 32 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.1 g of carbs, 2.9 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 3.4 g of fiber. Its 174 µg of Vitamin K covers 145% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Cooked çiriş herb Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g

38

KCAL / 120G

Carbs

6.1g

· 2% DV

Protein

2.9g

· 6% DV

Fat

0.5g

· 1% DV

Fiber

3.4g

· 12% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 29% · Fat 11%

Cooked çiriş herb nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (120 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories38 kcal
Total fat0.5 g1%
Saturated fat0.07 g0%
Trans fat0 g
Sodium22 mg1%
Total carbohydrate6.1 g2%
Fiber3.4 g12%
Protein2.9 g6%

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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How Many Calories in 1 Serving of Cooked çiriş herb?

ServingAmountCalories
1 serving (medium)120 g38 kcal
1 tablespoon (chopped)15 g5 kcal
3 tablespoon (chopped)45 g14 kcal
1 piece (small)60 g19 kcal
1 cup (chopped)90 g29 kcal
100 g100 g32 kcal
1 piece (large)140 g45 kcal
1 serving (large)180 g58 kcal

Calculated from 32 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cooked çiriş herb

What is cooked çiriş herb?

Cooked çiriş herb is the prepared young leaves and shoots of çiriş, a wild spring vegetable eaten in Turkey. It is especially associated with eastern Anatolian cooking and is commonly served as a home-cooked vegetable dish.

How is cooked çiriş herb traditionally prepared?

Cooked çiriş herb is often sautéed with onion until tender. Some home-style versions add tomato paste, bulgur or rice; another common variation adds eggs near the end. The exact recipe varies by household and region.

What does cooked çiriş herb taste like?

Cooked çiriş herb has a mild, earthy, green-vegetable taste and a soft texture. Cooking it with onion gives it a sweeter, fuller flavour, while a squeeze of lemon or a spoonful of yogurt can brighten the finished dish.

When is cooked çiriş herb in season?

Cooked çiriş herb is usually made when fresh çiriş shoots appear in spring. Availability varies by region, but it is most closely associated with spring markets and seasonal home cooking in eastern parts of Turkey.

How do you clean çiriş herb before cooking it?

Trim away the tough root ends and separate the leaves, then rinse them thoroughly to remove soil hidden between them. Drain well before chopping and cooking; wild greens can carry grit even when they look clean.

Is cooked çiriş herb the same as leek?

No. Çiriş is a distinct wild plant, not the cultivated leek sold in most supermarkets. Some English descriptions loosely compare it with wild leek, but the names are not interchangeable and the plants have different flavours and forms.

What can you serve with cooked çiriş herb?

Cooked çiriş herb goes well with yogurt, rice or bread, and it can be served alongside a seasonal salad. If eggs are cooked into the dish, it also works as a simple main course rather than just a side.

How should you store cooked çiriş herb?

Refrigerate cooked çiriş herb in a covered container once it has cooled, rather than leaving it out for a long time. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, and discard it if its smell or texture has changed.

Can you freeze cooked çiriş herb?

Yes, cooked çiriş herb can be frozen in airtight, meal-sized portions. Its leaves may become softer after thawing, so frozen portions work best reheated in a pan or added to a cooked dish rather than served as a fresh-textured side.

Where can you buy çiriş herb?

Fresh çiriş herb is most likely to appear at seasonal farmers’ markets and produce sellers in Turkey, particularly in regions where it is traditionally eaten. Outside Turkey, Turkish grocery shops or specialist sellers may carry it during its spring season.

Cooked çiriş herb Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin K

174µg · 145% DV

Vitamin A

252µg · 28% DV

Folate

69.6µg · 17% DV

Vitamin C

13.2mg · 15% DV

Minerals

Manganese

0.46mg · 20% DV

Iron

2.52mg · 14% DV

Copper

0.11mg · 12% DV

Calcium

110mg · 11% DV

Potassium ⭐

372mg · 11% DV

Sodium

22mg · 1% DV

Cooked çiriş herb Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

15
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

1.2
Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Cooked çiriş herb

To burn the 38 calories in 1 serving (medium) (120 g):

🚶

9min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

4min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

5min

Cycling

🏊

4min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Cooked çiriş herb?

Cooked çiriş herb is made from the leaves of çiriş, a wild spring plant gathered and eaten in parts of Anatolia. It may be boiled or cooked in a pan, often with onion; the exact preparation varies from household to household.

The leaves become tender, with a gently grassy flavour. In Turkey, they are served alongside a main meal or cooked with eggs, and pair well with yoghurt and bread. Cooked çiriş herb is a light vegetable dish that provides fibre. For a lighter plate, use little oil and serve it with lemon or other seasonal greens.

How Nutritious Is Cooked çiriş herb?

Nutrient density

High

78/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

54/ 100

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.

Is Cooked çiriş herb Processed?

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.

Does Cooked çiriş herb Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free
Dairy free
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Cooked çiriş herb Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Cooked çiriş herb Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.07g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.04g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.17g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 0.5:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.