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Tangy eggplant-based vegetable stew
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Eggplant sour stew (220 g) has 114 calories. That works out to 52 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.2 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 4.6 g of fat and 5.9 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 220 g
114
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
17.2g
· 6% DV
Protein
2.6g
· 5% DV
Fat
4.6g
· 6% 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 57% · Protein 9% · Fat 34%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 114 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.6 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.66 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 462 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.2 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% |
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 | 114 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 18 g | 9 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 47 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 52 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 160 g | 83 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 180 g | 94 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 125 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 320 g | 166 kcal |
Calculated from 52 calories per 100 g.
Eggplant sour stew is a vegetable dish made by simmering eggplant with ingredients such as tomato and onion, then adding a souring element. Recipes vary by household and region, so the stew may taste tangy from lemon, sumac, or another sour ingredient.
To make eggplant sour stew, simmer chopped eggplant with onion, tomato, and seasoning until tender, adding water as needed for a spoonable consistency. Stir in the souring ingredient near the end and adjust it gradually so the tang does not overpower the vegetables.
Eggplant sour stew gets its tang from an added sour ingredient, which may be lemon, sumac, green grapes, or pomegranate molasses depending on the recipe. These choices are not interchangeable in flavor, so use the one specified by your version.
Eggplant sour stew can be made with or without meat. Many versions are vegetable-based, while some recipes include pieces of meat for a richer broth. Check the particular recipe rather than assuming the name refers to one fixed ingredient list.
Eggplant sour stew is associated with Turkish cooking, especially traditions that use sour flavors in vegetable dishes. The exact regional origin is not consistent across recipes, and versions may be known or prepared differently in different communities.
Eggplant sour stew is usually cooked as a moist, tangy stew, while imam bayildi is typically a stuffed eggplant dish braised with onion, tomato, and olive oil. The sour stew’s defining feature is its tart flavor, not a stuffed eggplant.
Eggplant sour stew is generally served hot or warm, when its broth and sour flavor are most apparent. It can also be eaten closer to room temperature, but refrigerate leftovers promptly instead of leaving the cooked stew out.
Rice, bulgur, or crusty bread goes well with eggplant sour stew because each works with its tangy broth. A plain salad or yogurt can make the meal feel more balanced without competing with the eggplant’s flavor.
Yes, eggplant sour stew can be frozen, although thawed eggplant may become softer and the broth can separate slightly. Freeze it in meal-sized airtight containers, thaw it in the refrigerator, and reheat it gently while stirring.
Store leftover eggplant sour stew in a covered container in the refrigerator once it has cooled, and eat it within a few days. Reheat only the portion you plan to serve; the sour flavor may become stronger after resting.
Vitamins
B6
0.18mg · 11% DV
Vitamin C
9.24mg · 10% DV
Folate
39.6µg · 10% DV
B3
1.54mg · 10% DV
Minerals
Sodium
462mg · 20% DV
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Manganese
0.31mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
407mg · 12% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Eggplant sour stew is a Turkish-style home-cooked dish of tender aubergine simmered with vegetables such as tomato and onion, then given its characteristic tang. Recipes vary across southern Turkish cooking: the sourness may come from lemon, unripe grapes or another tart ingredient, and cooks choose different eggplant varieties and cuts.
The soft eggplant and sharp, savoury sauce make it work as either a light main or a side, often served with bread or rice. It fits naturally into a vegetable-centred meal and can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. The stew is modest in calories and provides some fibre, with 2.7 g per 100 g. To keep it lighter, use a measured amount of oil and pair it with a fresh salad or grains.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ 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
0.66g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.87g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.43g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.