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Creamy Aegean wild green dish with fiber, calcium, and vitamin C
In season: Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Creamy blessed thistle (180 g) has 166 calories. That works out to 92 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.4 g of carbs, 4.3 g of protein, 11 g of fat and 4.9 g of fiber. Its 212.4 µg of Vitamin K covers 177% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
166
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
10.4g
· 4% DV
Protein
4.3g
· 9% DV
Fat
11g
· 14% DV
Fiber
4.9g
· 18% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 26% · Protein 11% · Fat 63%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 166 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 6.12 g | 31% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 324 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.4 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% |
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) | 180 g | 166 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 20 g | 18 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (small) | 60 g | 55 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 83 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 92 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 140 g | 129 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 180 g | 166 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 230 kcal |
Calculated from 92 calories per 100 g.
No. Creamy blessed thistle is the Turkish şevketibostan vegetable dish; it is not a recipe made from the medicinal herb commonly called blessed thistle. The English name can be confusing, so look for şevketibostan when identifying the vegetable.
Cook the cleaned, chopped şevketibostan until tender, then stir in cream and season it. Sautéing onion first adds flavor, and adding the cream near the end helps keep the sauce smooth rather than letting it boil for too long.
Trim away the thorny edges and any tough, fibrous outer parts before cooking. Rinse the stems thoroughly under running water, checking between pieces; gloves can help protect your hands while handling the prickly plant.
Heavy or whipping cream makes a rich, smooth sauce for Creamy blessed thistle. For a lighter texture, use cooking cream, but add it after the vegetables are tender and heat gently so the sauce does not split.
Yes, lamb can be added to Creamy blessed thistle, though lamb with şevketibostan is more often cooked in an olive-oil-and-lemon style without cream. Brown and tenderize the lamb first, then cook the vegetable with it and add cream at the end if desired.
Creamy blessed thistle stays tough when the stems are old, fibrous, or undercooked. Remove the stringy outer layer where needed and simmer the cleaned pieces until tender before adding cream, since the sauce will not soften firm stems quickly.
No, lemon is optional in Creamy blessed thistle, but a small squeeze brightens the rich cream sauce. Add it at the end and taste as you go; too much acid can make a dairy sauce curdle.
Serve Creamy blessed thistle with rice, crusty bread, or a simple grain side to soak up the sauce. A crisp green salad with a sharp dressing balances the creamy texture without competing with the vegetable's distinctive flavor.
Yes, but the cream sauce may separate or turn grainy after thawing. For better texture, freeze the cooked şevketibostan before adding cream, then thaw it, reheat gently, and stir in fresh cream just before serving.
Creamy blessed thistle keeps for about 2–3 days in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Cool it promptly after cooking, and reheat leftovers gently on the stove; vigorous boiling can make the creamy sauce separate.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
212.4µg · 177% DV
Vitamin A
297µg · 33% DV
Vitamin C
17.1mg · 19% DV
Folate
75.6µg · 19% DV
Minerals
Calcium
194mg · 19% DV
Manganese
0.4mg · 17% DV
Iron
2.88mg · 16% DV
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Sodium
324mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
446mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Creamy blessed thistle is a preparation of şevketibostan, a distinctive edible wild green associated with Turkey’s Aegean region. The tender stems and leaves are cooked and finished with cream, which softens the plant’s gently earthy, slightly bitter flavour and gives the dish a silky texture.
In Turkey it is served warm as a home-cooked lunch or dinner, often alongside rice or a fresh salad. For a lighter version, use the cream sparingly and add a little lemon to balance its richness. It brings fibre to a vegetable-centred meal and provides 92 calories per 100 g, making it a satisfying side or a light main with suitable accompaniments.
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.
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
✓ 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
6.12g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.9g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.