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High fiber, protein-rich, traditional Anatolian dish
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Madimak stew with meat (200 g) has 170 calories. That works out to 85 calories per 100 g. It contains 15 g of carbs, 12.4 g of protein, 6.4 g of fat and 6.2 g of fiber. Its 76 µg of Vitamin K covers 63% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 200 g
170
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
15g
· 5% DV
Protein
12.4g
· 25% DV
Fat
6.4g
· 8% DV
Fiber
6.2g
· 22% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 36% · Protein 30% · Fat 34%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 170 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.4 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 420 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% |
| Protein | 12.4 g | 25% |
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) | 200 g | 170 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 85 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra small) | 100 g | 85 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 102 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 153 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 213 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 255 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 400 g | 340 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 400 g | 340 kcal |
Calculated from 85 calories per 100 g.
Madimak stew with meat is a traditional Anatolian dish made with madimak, a wild edible herb, and meat. The chopped greens are cooked with ingredients such as onion; some regional versions also include bulgur.
To make madimak stew with meat, cook the meat with onion, then add cleaned, finely chopped madimak and simmer until tender. Some home recipes add bulgur for a thicker, heartier stew, while others leave it out.
Madimak stew with meat has a savory, hearty flavor from the meat and a distinctive, mildly grassy taste from the madimak. Onion and any added seasonings shape the final flavor, so recipes can taste slightly different from one household to another.
Madimak stew with meat is associated with Central Anatolia in Türkiye, particularly the Sivas region. Madimak is gathered and cooked in local home cuisines, and the dish has variations in its ingredients and preparation.
Yes, spinach can stand in for madimak in a home version, but the result will not taste quite the same. Madimak has a distinctive regional flavor and texture; spinach makes the stew milder and softer.
Madimak stew with meat is commonly made with diced beef or lamb. The meat is cooked until tender before the madimak is added, though the cut and cooking method vary between family recipes.
No, bulgur is optional in madimak stew with meat. Some cooks add it to make the dish more substantial and absorb some of the cooking liquid, while other traditional versions focus on the meat and madimak.
Pick out wilted leaves and unwanted plants, then rinse the madimak thoroughly in several changes of water to remove soil and grit. Drain it and chop it finely before adding it to the stew. Only use wild plants you can identify with certainty.
Refrigerate leftover madimak stew with meat in a covered container once it has cooled, rather than leaving it out for an extended time. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat and heat it thoroughly.
Yes, madimak stew with meat can be frozen. Cool it, divide it into meal-sized airtight containers, and thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating thoroughly. The madimak may become softer after freezing, but the stew remains convenient to serve.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
76µg · 63% DV
Vitamin C
28mg · 31% DV
Vitamin A
170µg · 19% DV
Folate
64µg · 16% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
136mg · 19% DV
Sodium
420mg · 18% DV
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Potassium ⭐
580mg · 17% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Madimak stew with meat is a traditional dish from Central Anatolia, especially associated with the Sivas region. It is made by cooking finely chopped madimak, a wild edible green, with meat and usually onion; some home-style versions include bulgur as well.
It is served warm as a main dish, often with bread for dipping and yogurt alongside. The greens contribute fibre, while the meat makes it a protein-containing, filling meal. To keep the dish lighter, choose lean meat and use a modest amount of cooking oil; a simple yogurt side pairs well without making the meal feel heavy.
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
— 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
2.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.