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Protein-rich vegetable-based main dish
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Meat and vegetable eggplant stew (250 g) has 240 calories. That works out to 96 calories per 100 g. It contains 13 g of carbs, 17.8 g of protein, 13.5 g of fat and 5.3 g of fiber. Its 1.6 µg of B12 covers 68% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
240
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
13g
· 5% DV
Protein
17.8g
· 36% DV
Fat
13.5g
· 17% DV
Fiber
5.3g
· 19% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 21% · Protein 29% · Fat 50%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 240 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.5 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 4.38 g | 22% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 600 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% |
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% |
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 | 240 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 19 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 192 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 336 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 450 g | 432 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 500 g | 480 kcal |
Calculated from 96 calories per 100 g.
Meat and vegetable eggplant stew is a savory, saucy dish in which eggplant cooks with meat and vegetables such as tomatoes, onions, and peppers. Recipes vary, but it is generally served as a main course rather than as a stuffed eggplant dish.
Brown the meat with onion first, then add liquid and cook until the meat begins to soften. Add chopped eggplant and the other vegetables, and simmer until everything is tender. Adding eggplant later helps it keep its shape instead of dissolving into the stew.
Beef or lamb both work well in meat and vegetable eggplant stew. Beef gives a milder flavor, while lamb makes the dish richer and more aromatic. Use stew-sized pieces and soften the meat before adding the eggplant.
No, you do not have to peel eggplant for meat and vegetable eggplant stew. Leaving some skin on helps the pieces hold together as they cook. For a softer texture, peel the eggplant in alternating strips rather than removing all the skin.
Usually, salting eggplant first is not necessary for meat and vegetable eggplant stew. If the eggplant seems especially seedy or tastes bitter, salt the cut pieces briefly, rinse them, and pat them dry before adding them to the pot.
Serve meat and vegetable eggplant stew with rice, bulgur, or crusty bread to soak up its savory juices. A spoonful of plain yogurt or a crisp salad makes a fresh contrast without competing with the eggplant and meat.
Yes, meat and vegetable eggplant stew freezes well for convenience, though the eggplant may become softer after thawing. Cool the stew, divide it into airtight portions, and thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating until steaming hot.
Meat and vegetable eggplant stew keeps for a few days in the refrigerator when promptly cooled and stored in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, rather than repeatedly warming and cooling the whole batch.
Eggplant turns mushy in meat and vegetable eggplant stew when it is cut too small or simmered for too long. Cut it into generous chunks and add it after the meat has started to soften, then stop cooking once the pieces are tender.
Yes, meat and vegetable eggplant stew can be made without frying the eggplant. Add it directly to the pot, or roast the pieces first for a deeper flavor; roasting gives the stew a less oily taste while still browning the eggplant.
Vitamins
B12
1.63µg · 68% DV
B3
5.75mg · 36% DV
B6
0.5mg · 29% DV
B2
0.28mg · 22% DV
Minerals
Selenium
21µg · 38% DV
Copper
0.28mg · 31% DV
Phosphorus
208mg · 30% DV
Zinc
3.25mg · 30% DV
Sodium
600mg · 26% DV
Potassium ⭐
695mg · 20% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Meat and vegetable eggplant stew is a Turkish home-style main dish, made by simmering eggplant with meat and vegetables such as tomatoes, onions or peppers. Recipes vary by region and season, and may use lamb or beef. Similar combinations are also familiar across the eastern Mediterranean and neighbouring cuisines.
As the eggplant softens, it takes on the savoury juices of the meat and vegetables, making the stew tender and substantial without being especially heavy. Serve it with rice, bulgur or bread, and perhaps a spoonful of yoghurt. It offers protein alongside vegetables and fibre; for a lighter version, use lean meat and keep the added oil modest.
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.38g
MONOUNSATURATED
6g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.58g
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.