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Traditional vegetable stew with protein and fiber
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Eggplant stew with meat and tomato paste (250 g) has 260 calories. That works out to 104 calories per 100 g. It contains 16 g of carbs, 17.8 g of protein, 14.5 g of fat and 6.3 g of fiber. Its 1.8 µg of B12 covers 75% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
260
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
16g
· 6% DV
Protein
17.8g
· 36% DV
Fat
14.5g
· 19% DV
Fiber
6.3g
· 23% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 24% · Protein 27% · Fat 49%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 260 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14.5 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 3.88 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 588 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 6.3 g | 23% |
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% |
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 | 260 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 21 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 104 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 187 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 364 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 520 kcal |
| 1 pack (extra large) | 750 g | 780 kcal |
Calculated from 104 calories per 100 g.
Eggplant stew with meat and tomato paste is made by browning the meat and onion, stirring in tomato paste, then simmering with eggplant until tender. Cut the eggplant into large pieces and add it after the meat has begun to soften so it does not break down.
Beef chuck or another stewing cut works well in eggplant stew with meat and tomato paste because slow cooking makes it tender. Lamb is another common choice and gives the stew a richer flavor. Cook the meat until nearly tender before adding the eggplant.
Yes, you can make eggplant stew with meat and tomato paste without frying the eggplant. Add the raw pieces directly to the pot and simmer them with the meat and sauce; this keeps preparation simpler and avoids the oiliness that can come from frying.
No, you do not have to peel eggplant for eggplant stew with meat and tomato paste. Leave thin, unblemished skin on for pieces that hold their shape, or peel alternating strips if you prefer a softer texture and less noticeable skin.
To keep cut eggplant from browning before cooking eggplant stew with meat and tomato paste, place it in cold water while you prepare the other ingredients. Drain and dry it before adding it to the pot so excess water does not dilute the sauce.
Yes, lamb can replace beef in eggplant stew with meat and tomato paste. Use boneless pieces suited to slow cooking, and start checking tenderness before adding the eggplant, since the cooking time can differ depending on the cut and size.
Eggplant stew with meat and tomato paste cooks chopped eggplant and meat together in a saucy pot. Turkish karnıyarık usually features whole fried eggplants split and filled with a separate minced-meat mixture, so its texture and presentation are different.
Rice or bulgur pilaf is a classic side for eggplant stew with meat and tomato paste because it soaks up the tomato-rich sauce. Plain yogurt or a fresh salad also works well alongside it.
Eggplant stew with meat and tomato paste keeps for about three days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Cool it promptly after cooking, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat until it is hot throughout.
Yes, eggplant stew with meat and tomato paste can be frozen in airtight, meal-sized portions. The eggplant may become softer after thawing, so cool the stew before freezing and thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating.
Vitamins
B12
1.8µg · 75% DV
B3
5.75mg · 36% DV
B6
0.58mg · 34% DV
B2
0.3mg · 23% DV
Minerals
Selenium
22µg · 40% DV
Copper
0.33mg · 37% DV
Phosphorus
205mg · 29% DV
Zinc
3.13mg · 28% DV
Sodium
588mg · 26% DV
Potassium ⭐
713mg · 21% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Eggplant stew with meat and tomato paste is a home-style Turkish dish, cooked slowly in a pot until the aubergine softens and the tomato paste forms a rich sauce. The meat may vary from one household to another, and cooks often adjust the amount of paste to taste.
The aubergine turns tender and absorbs the savoury, slightly tangy sauce, while the meat makes the dish satisfying. In Turkey it is commonly served hot as a main course, with rice, bulgur or bread; it also fits easily into a Mediterranean-style meal elsewhere. With vegetables and meat together, it provides protein and fibre—about 7.1 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter plate, use oil sparingly and serve it with a fresh salad.
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
— 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
6.93g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.