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Traditional Persian beef and yellow split pea stew with protein and fiber
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Gheymeh Stew with Beef (250 g) has 315 calories. That works out to 126 calories per 100 g. It contains 26.3 g of carbs, 21.8 g of protein, 14.3 g of fat and 6.5 g of fiber. Its 1.8 µg of B12 covers 75% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 250 g
315
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
26.3g
· 10% DV
Protein
21.8g
· 44% DV
Fat
14.3g
· 18% DV
Fiber
6.5g
· 23% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 33% · Protein 27% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 315 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14.3 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.63 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 588 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrate | 26.3 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% |
| Protein | 21.8 g | 44% |
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 cup (medium) | 250 g | 315 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 18 g | 23 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 101 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 126 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 125 g | 158 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 227 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 378 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 375 g | 473 kcal |
| 2 cup (extra large) | 500 g | 630 kcal |
Calculated from 126 calories per 100 g.
Gheymeh Stew with Beef is a traditional Persian stew made with beef and yellow split peas. It is commonly flavored with tomato, onion, turmeric, and dried lime, and often topped with fried potato strips.
Gheymeh Stew with Beef comes from Iranian cuisine, where it is commonly served with rice. It is also known as khoresh gheimeh, and recipes vary between households in their seasoning and potato topping.
Dried lime gives Gheymeh Stew with Beef its characteristic tangy, citrusy flavor. It simmers in the stew to season the broth, then is usually removed before serving so it does not make the dish overly bitter.
Gheymeh Stew with Beef is built around yellow split peas and dried lime, while ghormeh sabzi is known for its mixture of herbs and usually kidney beans. The dishes have distinct flavors and are not interchangeable recipes.
Gheymeh Stew with Beef is traditionally served over or alongside Persian rice. Fried potato strips are a familiar topping; plain yogurt or fresh herbs can also accompany the meal without replacing its classic rice pairing.
Yes, but Gheymeh Stew with Beef will lose some of its signature citrusy flavor. Add a little lemon juice near the end of cooking as a substitute, tasting as you go so the broth does not become too sour.
Yellow split peas are the traditional choice for Gheymeh Stew with Beef and give it its characteristic texture. Green split peas can work, but they may take longer to soften and produce a different color and flavor.
Cook the beef gently in Gheymeh Stew with Beef until it is tender, rather than keeping the stew at a hard boil. Cut the meat into evenly sized pieces and add extra liquid if the pot starts to dry out.
Gheymeh Stew with Beef keeps for 3–4 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 steaming hot throughout.
Yes, Gheymeh Stew with Beef freezes well in airtight, meal-sized containers. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat until hot throughout; make the fried potato topping fresh, since it can turn soft after freezing.
Vitamins
B12
1.8µg · 75% DV
B3
6.25mg · 39% DV
B6
0.5mg · 29% DV
B1
0.3mg · 25% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.5mg · 56% DV
Selenium
27µg · 49% DV
Phosphorus
278mg · 40% DV
Zinc
3.88mg · 35% DV
Sodium
588mg · 26% DV
Potassium ⭐
730mg · 21% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Gheymeh stew with beef is a classic Iranian dish made by slowly simmering beef with yellow split peas, onion, tomato paste and dried lime. It is often finished with crisp fried potato strips. As it cooks, the meat turns tender and the peas soften, giving the stew a substantial, thick texture.
Its savory tomato base is brightened by the dried lime, and it is commonly served in Iran with Persian rice. For a home-cooked meal elsewhere, pair it with plain rice or flatbread and a fresh salad. The beef and peas contribute protein, while the legumes also provide fibre; use a light hand with oil if you want a less rich serving.
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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.63g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.85g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.