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Traditional dish rich in fiber and vitamins, made with assorted fresh herbs
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Mixed herb stew (200 g) has 90 calories. That works out to 45 calories per 100 g. It contains 13 g of carbs, 4.4 g of protein, 1.4 g of fat and 7.6 g of fiber. Its 360 µg of Vitamin K covers 300% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 200 g
90
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
13g
· 5% DV
Protein
4.4g
· 9% DV
Fat
1.4g
· 2% DV
Fiber
7.6g
· 27% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 63% · Protein 21% · Fat 16%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 90 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.4 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 220 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% |
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% |
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 | 90 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 81 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 250 g | 113 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 135 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 350 g | 158 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 500 g | 225 kcal |
Calculated from 45 calories per 100 g.
Mixed herb stew is made with a changing selection of tender greens rather than one fixed set of herbs. Depending on the region and season, cooks may use nettles, mallow, chicory, sorrel, or leafy greens such as chard.
Mixed herb stew is usually cooked by sautéing onion in olive oil, adding cleaned, chopped greens, and letting them soften together. Add only a little water at first, since leafy herbs release moisture as they cook; season with salt and lemon to taste.
Mixed herb stew is a home-style dish associated especially with Turkey’s Aegean region, where cooks make use of seasonal wild greens. It does not have one standard recipe: the herbs and cooking method vary from household to household.
Yes, but only use foraged herbs you can identify with certainty. Some poisonous plants resemble edible greens, and cooking does not make them safe; buy unfamiliar herbs from a reliable source or ask an experienced local forager to identify them.
To keep mixed herb stew from tasting too bitter, balance strongly bitter greens such as chicory with milder leaves. Briefly blanching the most bitter herbs and draining the water can also soften their taste before you add them to the stew.
Remove thick, woody stems from mixed herb stew, but tender stems can be chopped and cooked with the leaves. Add tougher pieces to the pan first so they have more time to soften, then add delicate leaves later.
Mixed herb stew usually combines several kinds of greens and cooks them until tender, often with onion and a little liquid. Sautéed greens are more often cooked quickly in a pan and may feature just one type of leafy vegetable.
Serve mixed herb stew with crusty bread, rice, or plain yogurt for a simple meal. A squeeze of lemon brightens the greens, while bread is especially useful for soaking up the olive-oil cooking juices.
Yes, frozen greens work in mixed herb stew, though they may release more water and soften faster than fresh ones. Thaw and drain them first, then simmer the stew uncovered if it needs to lose excess liquid.
Mixed herb stew keeps for about three days in the refrigerator when stored in a covered container. Cool it promptly after cooking, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat so the remaining stew can be stored safely.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
360µg · 300% DV
Vitamin A
640µg · 71% DV
Vitamin C
44mg · 49% DV
Folate
110µg · 28% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.76mg · 33% DV
Iron
4.2mg · 23% DV
Calcium
220mg · 22% DV
Potassium ⭐
680mg · 20% DV
Sodium
220mg · 10% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Mixed herb stew brings together assorted fresh herbs and leafy greens, cooked until tender. Recipes vary with the season and region; in Turkish home cooking, the greens are often gently simmered with onion and olive oil, letting their distinct flavours come through.
It is usually served warm, either as a simple main with bread or as a vegetable side, and a spoonful of yoghurt makes a pleasant contrast. The herbs give it a gently earthy, slightly grassy taste and a soft texture. Naturally low in energy and a source of fibre and vitamins, it suits a vegetable-focused meal. For a lighter version, use olive oil sparingly; serve with yoghurt or whole-grain bread if you want a more substantial plate.
Very 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
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.26g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.24g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.42g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.