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In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Cranberry Beans with Beef and Tomato Paste (250 g) has 363 calories. That works out to 145 calories per 100 g. It contains 35.5 g of carbs, 22.8 g of protein, 13.5 g of fat and 12.8 g of fiber. Its 0.7 mg of Copper covers 78% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 32 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
363
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
35.5g
· 13% DV
Protein
22.8g
· 46% DV
Fat
13.5g
· 17% DV
Fiber
12.8g
· 46% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 40% · Protein 26% · Fat 34%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 363 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.5 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 3.88 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.13 g | |
| Sodium | 713 mg | 31% |
| Total carbohydrate | 35.5 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% |
| Protein | 22.8 g | 46% |
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) | 250 g | 363 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 25 g | 36 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 145 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 261 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 508 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 450 g | 653 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 725 kcal |
Calculated from 145 calories per 100 g.
Brown diced beef with onion, stir in tomato paste, then add cranberry beans and water or stock. Simmer until both the beef and beans are tender. If you start with dried beans, soak and partially cook them first; fresh or frozen beans can go straight into the pot.
Cranberry beans with beef and tomato paste usually contain cranberry beans, diced beef, onion, tomato paste, oil, water or stock, and seasonings such as salt and pepper. Some home recipes add garlic, carrot, or paprika, but those are variations rather than essentials.
Usually, yes: cranberry beans and borlotti beans are commonly names for the same speckled bean, though naming can vary by market. Either can be used in cranberry beans with beef and tomato paste; check the cooking progress because bean age and size affect how quickly they soften.
Yes, cranberry beans with beef and tomato paste can be cooked in a slow cooker. Brown the beef and onion first for a deeper flavor, then add the beans, tomato paste, and enough liquid. Use fully cooked or properly prepared dried beans rather than relying on a slow cooker to soften unsoaked beans.
Serve cranberry beans with beef and tomato paste with rice, crusty bread, or bulgur to soak up the sauce. A crisp green salad or plain yogurt balances the hearty stew. If you are serving it as a main course, a simple vegetable side is enough.
Yes, canned cranberry beans work in cranberry beans with beef and tomato paste. Drain and rinse them, then stir them in after the beef and tomato sauce are cooked. Simmer just long enough to heat the beans through so they keep their shape.
Beans can stay hard if they are old, were not soaked, or are cooked in acidic tomato sauce before they soften. Cook dried cranberry beans in water until nearly tender, then add the tomato paste and finish the dish. Keep the pot simmering gently rather than boiling it hard.
Store cranberry beans with beef and tomato paste in a covered container in the refrigerator once they have cooled. Eat them within a few days and reheat the portion thoroughly before serving. Discard leftovers if their smell or appearance has changed.
Yes, cranberry beans with beef and tomato paste freeze well. Cool the dish, divide it into meal-sized airtight containers, and freeze. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly; the beans may be softer after thawing, but the stew is still suitable for serving.
Cranberry beans with beef and tomato paste are generally served hot as a main dish, often with rice or bread. This differs from Turkish zeytinyağlı barbunya, a meat-free olive-oil bean dish that is commonly served cool or at room temperature.
Vitamins
Folate
210µg · 53% DV
B12
1.05µg · 44% DV
B3
5.88mg · 37% DV
B6
0.55mg · 32% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.7mg · 78% DV
Phosphorus
355mg · 51% DV
Selenium
27µg · 49% DV
Manganese
1.05mg · 46% DV
Sodium
713mg · 31% DV
Potassium ⭐
913mg · 27% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Cranberry beans with beef and tomato paste is a home-style Turkish stew, made by simmering barbunya beans with beef, onion and tomato paste. The beans soften in the savoury sauce, while the meat gives the dish a richer, heartier character.
Serve it warm, often with rice or bread to catch the sauce; a simple salad or yogurt makes a fresh contrast. The beans contribute fibre and plant protein, and the beef adds protein too. A 100 g portion provides 5.1 g of fibre. For a lighter plate, use a modest amount of beef and oil, add extra vegetables, and pair the stew with salad rather than a large serving of rice.
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
3.88g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.05g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.75g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.