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Traditional tomato meyhane pilaf made with rice and bulgur
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Meyhane pilaf with tomato (180 g) has 281 calories. That works out to 156 calories per 100 g. It contains 50 g of carbs, 5.8 g of protein, 6.8 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 0.8 mg of Manganese covers 33% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
281
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
50g
· 18% DV
Protein
5.8g
· 12% DV
Fat
6.8g
· 9% DV
Fiber
3.2g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 70% · Protein 8% · Fat 22%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 281 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.8 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 378 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 50 g | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% |
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) | 180 g | 281 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 18 g | 28 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 90 g | 140 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 187 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 190 g | 296 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 260 g | 406 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 285 g | 445 kcal |
Calculated from 156 calories per 100 g.
Meyhane pilaf with tomato is a Turkish pilaf made by cooking rice and bulgur with tomatoes. Recipes often include onion, pepper or tomato paste, but the exact mix varies between cooks and regions.
Meyhane pilaf with tomato is made by sautéing onion and any pepper, adding tomato, then cooking the rice and bulgur in the mixture with liquid. Keep the pot covered and let the grains rest after they absorb the liquid.
Meyhane pilaf with tomato is based on rice, bulgur and tomatoes. Onion, green pepper, tomato paste, oil and seasonings are common additions, though there is no single fixed ingredient list for every Turkish home-style version.
Meyhane pilaf with tomato takes its name from meyhanes, traditional Turkish taverns where this hearty style of pilaf is associated with shared meals. It is now also served as a home-cooked side or part of a larger spread.
Meyhane pilaf with tomato combines rice and bulgur and gets its savory flavor from tomatoes, often with onion or pepper. Many familiar Turkish rice pilafs use rice alone and may be cooked with butter or broth without a tomato base.
To keep Meyhane pilaf with tomato from turning mushy, rinse and drain the rice, avoid stirring it repeatedly, and account for the liquid released by the tomatoes. Once the grains are tender, let the pilaf rest covered before serving.
Meyhane pilaf with tomato pairs well with grilled vegetables, beans, kebabs or roasted meat. Yogurt or a cucumber-yogurt salad is also a refreshing accompaniment, and the pilaf can be served as part of a Turkish-style shared meal.
Yes, Meyhane pilaf with tomato can be made without tomato paste. Use fresh ripe tomatoes for the tomato flavor; the result may be lighter, so cook the tomatoes down before adding the grains to concentrate their taste.
Meyhane pilaf with tomato keeps for about three days in the refrigerator when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, and make sure it is hot throughout.
Yes, Meyhane pilaf with tomato can be frozen in airtight, portion-sized containers after cooling. The rice and bulgur may soften somewhat after thawing; defrost it in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly before serving.
Vitamins
B3
1.98mg · 12% DV
Biotin
2.88µg · 10% DV
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
B6
0.14mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.76mg · 33% DV
Selenium
12µg · 22% DV
Sodium
378mg · 16% DV
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
173mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Meyhane pilaf with tomato is a Turkish rice-and-bulgur pilaf cooked with tomato; home versions often include onion and pepper, too. Its name links it to meyhane taverns, though it also fits easily into an everyday meal.
Tomato gives the grains a gentle sweetness and tang, and the texture can range from fluffy to slightly soft depending on the recipe. In Turkey it is served alongside main dishes and other meze; elsewhere, try it with grilled vegetables, beans or a simple salad. It is chiefly a grain-based source of carbohydrates, with smaller amounts of protein and fibre. For a lighter plate, use oil sparingly and add plenty of vegetables.
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
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ 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
1.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.79g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.51g
Omega 6:3 ratio 28:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (28:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.