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Regional clay-pot stew with isot pepper, lamb, and vegetables
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Isot Pot Stew (250 g) has 280 calories. That works out to 112 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.8 g of carbs, 23.5 g of protein, 15.3 g of fat and 3.8 g of fiber. Its 2.6 µg of B12 covers 109% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
280
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
12.8g
· 5% DV
Protein
23.5g
· 47% DV
Fat
15.3g
· 20% DV
Fiber
3.8g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 18% · Protein 33% · Fat 49%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 280 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.3 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 5.63 g | 28% |
| Trans fat | 0.13 g | |
| Sodium | 638 mg | 28% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.8 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Protein | 23.5 g | 47% |
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 | 280 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 112 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 202 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 250 g | 280 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 392 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 450 g | 504 kcal |
Calculated from 112 calories per 100 g.
Isot Pot Stew is a regional clay-pot dish made with lamb, vegetables and isot, a distinctive Turkish pepper. Slow cooking brings the ingredients together and gives the stew a savory, gently smoky heat.
Cook Isot Pot Stew by combining lamb, chopped vegetables and isot in an oven-safe clay pot, then cooking it covered over low heat or in the oven until the lamb is tender. Cooking time varies with the pot and cut of meat.
Isot gives Isot Pot Stew a deep, slightly smoky and fruity pepper flavor with a noticeable warmth. Its intensity varies by pepper and quantity, so add it gradually if you prefer a milder stew.
Yes, Isot Pot Stew is associated with Şanlıurfa, the Turkish region known for isot pepper. Local and family recipes can differ, but lamb, vegetables and isot are central to the dish.
Isot Pot Stew is made with vegetables alongside lamb and isot; onion, tomato and eggplant are suitable choices. The exact combination varies between recipes, so use vegetables that hold up well during slow cooking.
Yes, you can make Isot Pot Stew in a covered, heavy oven-safe casserole if you do not have a clay pot. Keep the heat low and check that the lamb is tender and the vegetables have cooked through.
No, Isot Pot Stew is not the same as isot kebab. The stew cooks lamb and vegetables together in a pot, while isot kebab is typically a minced-meat kebab cooked on a skewer.
A lamb cut suited to slow cooking works best in Isot Pot Stew. Bone-in or connective-tissue-rich pieces can become tender during the long, moist cooking; cut the meat evenly so it cooks consistently.
Serve Isot Pot Stew with bulgur pilaf, bread or a simple salad. Plain yogurt is another good accompaniment, helping balance the stew’s savory flavor and peppery heat.
Refrigerate leftover Isot Pot Stew in a covered container without leaving it at room temperature for long. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat until thoroughly hot, and avoid repeatedly cooling and reheating the stew.
Vitamins
B12
2.63µg · 110% DV
B3
8.75mg · 55% DV
B6
0.75mg · 44% DV
Vitamin C
35.5mg · 39% DV
Minerals
Selenium
26µg · 47% DV
Phosphorus
263mg · 38% DV
Zinc
3.88mg · 35% DV
Copper
0.3mg · 33% DV
Sodium
638mg · 28% DV
Potassium ⭐
713mg · 21% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Isot pot stew is a regional Turkish clay-pot dish associated with Şanlıurfa. It brings together lamb, vegetables and isot, the region’s distinctive dried red pepper, which gives the stew its deep colour and savoury, gently smoky flavour. Slow cooking lets the ingredients soften and meld.
It is usually served hot as a substantial main course, with bread or bulgur pilaf to catch the rich juices; a spoonful of yogurt can balance the pepper. At 9.4 g of protein per 100 g, it offers a combination of meat and vegetables rather than being simply a meat dish. For a lighter meal, serve a smaller portion with a crisp salad instead of pilaf.
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
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.63g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.33g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.