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Traditional Black Sea dish of karasahana leaves stuffed with minced meat and rice
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
3 piece (medium) of Karasahana dolma with meat (120 g) has 144 calories. That works out to 120 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.6 g of carbs, 6.6 g of protein, 6.2 g of fat and 3.1 g of fiber. Its 78 µg of Vitamin K covers 65% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 3 piece (medium) · 120 g
144
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
15.6g
· 6% DV
Protein
6.6g
· 13% DV
Fat
6.2g
· 8% DV
Fiber
3.1g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 43% · Protein 18% · Fat 39%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 144 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.2 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.04 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 384 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15.6 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 piece (medium) | 120 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 48 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 80 g | 96 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 140 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 180 kcal |
| 5 piece (large) | 200 g | 240 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 300 kcal |
Calculated from 120 calories per 100 g.
Karasahana dolma with meat is a Turkish Black Sea dish made by wrapping a minced-meat-and-rice filling in karasahana leaves. The leaves are cooked until tender, and the rolls are usually served warm as a main dish or part of a shared meal.
To make Karasahana dolma with meat, soften the leaves, fill them with a mixture of minced meat, rice, onion and seasonings, then roll them snugly. Arrange the rolls seam-side down and simmer covered with a little water until the rice and leaves are tender.
Karasahana dolma with meat uses karasahana leaves, a dark leafy cabbage traditionally associated with Turkey’s Black Sea region. Their stronger, more distinctive flavor sets the dish apart from dolma made with milder cabbage or vine leaves.
Karasahana dolma with meat comes from the Black Sea food tradition of Turkey, where karasahana is a familiar leafy vegetable. Recipes are not entirely uniform: families may adjust the filling, seasoning and cooking method to suit local tastes.
To keep Karasahana dolma with meat intact, soften the leaves until flexible but not falling apart, avoid overfilling them, and place each roll seam-side down in the pot. Cook gently with the lid on rather than stirring the rolls as they simmer.
Karasahana dolma with meat has a savory, hearty filling and a more robust leafy flavor than cabbage rolls made with pale cabbage. The rice softens the texture, while the exact balance of meat, onion and seasoning varies between recipes.
Karasahana dolma with meat is often served with plain or garlic yogurt, which complements its rich filling and earthy leaves. A simple salad or bread can round out the meal without competing with the dolma’s flavor.
Yes, Karasahana dolma with meat can be frozen after it has cooled. Pack it in an airtight container, then thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat until the filling is thoroughly hot; adding a little water can help keep the rolls moist.
Store leftover Karasahana dolma with meat 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, making sure the meat filling is hot throughout.
Yes, you can make Karasahana dolma with meat less heavy by using leaner minced meat, reducing the rice in the filling and avoiding extra oil. Keeping the characteristic karasahana leaves and gentle simmering preserves the dish’s familiar flavor.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
78µg · 65% DV
B12
0.54µg · 23% DV
Vitamin A
144µg · 16% DV
Vitamin C
14.4mg · 16% DV
Minerals
Sodium
384mg · 17% DV
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
78mg · 11% DV
Zinc
1.2mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
252mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Karasahana dolma with meat is a Black Sea regional dish made by wrapping minced meat and rice in karasahana leaves, a local leafy cabbage. The rolls are cooked until the leaves soften and the filling is tender. Their slightly robust, leafy flavour pairs with the savoury meat-and-rice centre, and they are usually served warm as part of a main meal. In Turkey, they may come to the table with yoghurt or ayran and a fresh salad; elsewhere, serve them as a hearty stuffed-leaf dish alongside a crisp, simply dressed salad.
The rice provides carbohydrates, while the meat contributes protein; a 100 g portion has 5.5 g of protein. For a lighter meal, keep the cooking oil modest and add vegetables or salad on the side.
Medium
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
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.48g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.7:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.