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A hearty stew of lentils, chickpeas, minced meat and bulgur dumplings, providing protein and fiber.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Lentil Stew with Minced Meat, Chickpeas and Bulgur Dumplings (250 g) has 310 calories. That works out to 124 calories per 100 g. It contains 39 g of carbs, 19.5 g of protein, 9.3 g of fat and 11 g of fiber. Its 0.5 mg of Copper covers 50% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 250 g
310
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
39g
· 14% DV
Protein
19.5g
· 39% DV
Fat
9.3g
· 12% DV
Fiber
11g
· 39% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 49% · Protein 25% · Fat 26%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.3 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.75 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.2 g | |
| Sodium | 625 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 39 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 11 g | 39% |
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% |
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 | 310 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 124 kcal |
| 8 tablespoon (small) | 120 g | 149 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 125 g | 155 kcal |
| 12 tablespoon (medium) | 180 g | 223 kcal |
| 16 tablespoon (large) | 240 g | 298 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 300 g | 372 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 375 g | 465 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 496 kcal |
Calculated from 124 calories per 100 g.
They are typically made with fine bulgur, water and seasonings, mixed into a firm dough and shaped into small pieces. Some recipes add flour or another binder, so the exact ingredients vary; add the dumplings gently so they hold their shape in the stew.
Use green or brown lentils if you want them to keep their shape. Cook them until nearly tender before adding the other components, and avoid a vigorous boil; red lentils soften faster and make the broth thicker.
Yes, you can leave out the minced meat and make a vegetarian version. For a fuller savory flavor, brown onion with spices before adding the lentils and chickpeas; keep the bulgur dumplings and adjust the broth as needed.
Yes, but cook the lentils, chickpeas and meat under pressure first, then add the bulgur dumplings afterward. Pressure-cooking the dumplings with everything else can make them break apart and turn the stew overly thick.
Yes, you can prepare the stew ahead, but the bulgur dumplings will absorb liquid as it sits. Store it chilled and loosen it with a little water or broth while reheating; for the firmest dumplings, cook them shortly before serving.
Reheat Lentil Stew with Minced Meat, Chickpeas and Bulgur Dumplings gently in a saucepan, stirring carefully so the dumplings stay intact. Add a splash of water or broth if it has thickened, and heat until steaming throughout.
Yes, it freezes safely in airtight portions, though the dumplings may become softer after thawing. Cool the stew before freezing, thaw it in the refrigerator, and reheat gently; add a little water if the lentils have thickened the broth.
Cumin, black pepper, paprika and dried mint all work well in Lentil Stew with Minced Meat, Chickpeas and Bulgur Dumplings. Add chili flakes if you want heat, and season gradually so the spices complement rather than overwhelm the lentils and chickpeas.
There is no single universally recognized origin for this exact combination. It draws on familiar Turkish and regional home-cooking ingredients, and cooks vary the lentils, seasoning and dumpling preparation from one household to another.
Serve it with a crisp salad, plain yogurt or a tangy pickle to balance the rich, filling stew. It is substantial enough to be the main course, so bread or another starch is optional.
Vitamins
B12
0.88µg · 37% DV
Folate
112.5µg · 28% DV
B6
0.3mg · 18% DV
B5
0.88mg · 18% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.45mg · 50% DV
Phosphorus
288mg · 41% DV
Manganese
0.88mg · 38% DV
Sodium
625mg · 27% DV
Potassium ⭐
750mg · 22% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Lentil stew with minced meat, chickpeas and bulgur dumplings brings together tender lentils, chickpeas and seasoned minced meat, finished with small dumplings made from bulgur. It is a hearty, Turkish-style one-pot meal, with each ingredient adding substance and texture.
The lentils soften into a thick broth, while the chickpeas and bulgur dumplings stay pleasantly firm. Serve it hot as a main meal, with lemon, plain yoghurt or a crisp salad alongside. Its combination of legumes, meat and bulgur makes it a filling source of protein and fibre; pair it with extra vegetables if you’d like a lighter-feeling meal.
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.
High
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.
Contains these 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
2.75g
MONOUNSATURATED
4g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.63g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.