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Low-calorie, fiber-rich, vitamin and mineral dense vegetable stew
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Green Bean Stew (200 g) has 110 calories. That works out to 55 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.4 g of carbs, 4.2 g of protein, 3 g of fat and 6.4 g of fiber. Its 640 µg of Vitamin A covers 71% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Green Bean Stew is a home-style dish of green beans slowly cooked with onion and tomato, often with olive oil; some versions also include garlic or pepper. It is especially familiar in Turkish cooking, where it is commonly made without meat, though meat-based versions are also found.
The beans turn tender and soak up the lightly sweet, tangy tomato sauce. Serve the stew warm or, in the Turkish olive-oil style, at room temperature or chilled, with bread or rice. It is a light, fibre-rich way to make vegetables the centre of a meal. For a lighter pot, use olive oil sparingly and let the beans soften gently in their own cooking juices.
Selected: 100 g
55
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
8.2g
· 3% DV
Protein
2.1g
· 4% DV
Fat
1.5g
· 2% DV
Fiber
3.2g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 15% · Fat 25%
Vitamins
Vitamin A
320µg · 36% DV
Vitamin K
24µg · 20% DV
Vitamin C
13mg · 14% DV
Folate
38µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Sodium
220mg · 10% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
210mg · 6% DV
Calcium
45mg · 5% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 55 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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
0.22g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.38g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.12g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Green Bean Stew is usually made with green beans, onion, tomatoes, oil, and seasoning. Some versions include potatoes, garlic, or meat, while a simple tomato-based version lets the beans remain the main ingredient.
Yes, you can make Green Bean Stew with canned green beans. Drain and rinse them first, then add them near the end of cooking so they heat through without turning mushy.
To keep Green Bean Stew from becoming watery, use only a little added liquid and simmer it uncovered near the end. The beans and tomatoes release moisture as they cook, so add extra water only if the pan is getting dry.
Yes, Green Bean Stew can be frozen in airtight, portion-sized containers once it has cooled. The beans may soften after thawing, so reheat it gently and avoid freezing it again after it has been thawed.
Green Bean Stew keeps for about three days in the refrigerator when stored in a covered container. Refrigerate it promptly after it cools, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat.
Green beans in Green Bean Stew may stay tough if they are mature, fibrous pods or have not cooked long enough. Tomato acidity can slow softening, so add the tomatoes later if the beans are particularly firm.
Green Bean Stew can be served hot or cold, depending on how it is prepared. Serve a meat-based version hot; an olive-oil version is often enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.
Rice, crusty bread, or potatoes pair well with Green Bean Stew because they make the tomato-rich sauce easy to enjoy. A simple salad can round out the meal without competing with the beans.
Yes, Green Bean Stew can be made without tomatoes, though it will have a milder, less tangy flavor. Cook the beans with onion, oil, seasoning, and a little water or stock until tender.
Yes, trim the stem ends before adding green beans to Green Bean Stew. Remove any visible strings from older pods as well; these can remain unpleasantly fibrous even after the stew is cooked.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.