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Oily meat and vegetable main dish
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Oily Forest Kebab (250 g) has 405 calories. That works out to 162 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.8 g of carbs, 23 g of protein, 26.5 g of fat and 4.5 g of fiber. Its 2.6 µg of B12 covers 109% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 42 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
405
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
17.8g
· 6% DV
Protein
23g
· 46% DV
Fat
26.5g
· 34% DV
Fiber
4.5g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 18% · Protein 23% · Fat 59%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 405 kcal | |
| Total fat | 26.5 g | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 6.38 g | 32% |
| Trans fat | 0.13 g | |
| Sodium | 725 mg | 32% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.8 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% |
| Protein | 23 g | 46% |
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 | 405 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 162 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 243 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 292 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 567 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 400 g | 648 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 810 kcal |
Calculated from 162 calories per 100 g.
Oily Forest Kebab is generally a stew of diced meat with vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, peas and onions. Recipes vary, but the mix of vegetables cooked alongside the meat is a defining feature of the dish.
Oily Forest Kebab is cooked slowly in a pot until the meat is tender. Brown diced meat with onion first, then add the vegetables and enough liquid to simmer everything together without letting the pot dry out.
Oily Forest Kebab is named for its assortment of vegetables, rather than because it contains meat from the forest. The name does not point to one fixed historical origin, and the exact combination of vegetables varies by recipe.
Oily Forest Kebab is most often made with diced beef, though some home recipes use lamb. Choose pieces suited to slow cooking so they become tender while the potatoes and other vegetables cook in the same pot.
Oily Forest Kebab is known for cooking meat with a substantial mix of vegetables, often including peas, carrots and potatoes. Tas kebab typically puts more emphasis on the meat and its onion-based sauce, though recipes differ.
Yes, Oily Forest Kebab can be adapted for a slow cooker. Brown the meat and onions first for a deeper flavour, then add the vegetables and liquid; add delicate vegetables later if you want them to keep their shape.
Potatoes, carrots, peas and onions are common in Oily Forest Kebab. Some cooks add other vegetables, but cut them into similar-sized pieces and account for their different cooking times so none turn mushy.
Rice or bulgur makes a familiar accompaniment to Oily Forest Kebab and its savoury cooking liquid. Bread, plain yoghurt or a fresh salad also work well, especially when you want a simpler side.
Yes, Oily Forest Kebab can be frozen in a sealed container once it has cooled. The meat and sauce usually freeze well, but potatoes may become softer or grainier after thawing and reheating.
Reheat Oily Forest Kebab gently in a covered saucepan with a splash of water or stock. Stir occasionally and heat it through; adding a little liquid helps loosen the sauce and keeps the meat from drying out.
Vitamins
B12
2.63µg · 110% DV
B3
8.5mg · 53% DV
B6
0.73mg · 43% DV
Vitamin C
31mg · 34% DV
Minerals
Selenium
30µg · 55% DV
Zinc
4.13mg · 38% DV
Phosphorus
263mg · 38% DV
Copper
0.3mg · 33% DV
Sodium
725mg · 32% DV
Potassium ⭐
710mg · 21% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 405 calories in 1 serving (medium) (250 g):
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Oily Forest Kebab is a Turkish home-style stew of bite-sized meat cooked with vegetables such as peas, carrots and potatoes. Recipes vary in the cut of meat and the vegetable mix, while the oil gives the dish a richer, more filling character than a leaner stew.
The meat is simmered until tender and the vegetables take on the savoury cooking juices. In Turkey, it is commonly served as a main course with rice pilaf or yoghurt; elsewhere, it also works well with bread or a simple salad. It combines protein with vegetables, but the oil makes it a relatively rich choice. For a lighter serving, use less cooking fat and add extra 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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not 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
6.38g
MONOUNSATURATED
12.75g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.88g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.