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Traditional Turkish stew with meat and vegetables
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Pasha dish (200 g) has 240 calories. That works out to 120 calories per 100 g. It contains 16 g of carbs, 15 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 3.4 g of fiber. Its 0.7 µg of B12 covers 29% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 200 g
240
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
16g
· 6% DV
Protein
15g
· 30% DV
Fat
12g
· 15% DV
Fiber
3.4g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 28% · Protein 26% · Fat 46%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 240 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 4.2 g | 21% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 560 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Protein | 15 g | 30% |
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 | 240 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 180 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 220 g | 264 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 360 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 400 g | 480 kcal |
Calculated from 120 calories per 100 g.
A Pasha dish is a traditional Turkish meat-and-vegetable stew. The name does not point to one universally standard recipe, so ingredients and texture can differ between household versions.
A common home-style method is to cook the meat in a pot, add vegetables and enough liquid, then simmer until everything is tender. Add vegetables according to how quickly they cook so they hold their shape rather than turning mushy.
Meat and vegetables are the defining ingredients of a Pasha dish, but there is no fixed ingredient list shared by every recipe. Home cooks may use onion, potato, carrot or tomato, with the exact combination depending on the version being made.
The Pasha dish is associated with Turkish cooking, but its name alone does not establish one specific region or a documented origin. Recipes vary, so it is safer to describe it as a traditional Turkish stew than to assign it to a particular place.
The Pasha dish is made with meat, but recipes may use different kinds. Beef or lamb can work in a home version; adjust the cooking time to the cut, and add quicker-cooking vegetables later so they do not overcook.
Onion, potato and carrot are practical choices for a Pasha dish, although the recipe is not limited to them. Cut the vegetables into similar-sized pieces, and add them in stages if some need less time to soften.
A Pasha dish is best described as a stew: meat and vegetables cook together in a pot, usually with some liquid. Its thickness can vary, so serve a brothier version with bread or a thicker one alongside rice.
Rice, bread or a simple salad are good accompaniments to a Pasha dish. Yogurt can also balance the savory stew; choose a lighter side if the dish already contains plenty of meat and vegetables.
Refrigerate leftover Pasha dish in a covered container once it has cooled, rather than leaving it at room temperature for an extended time. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, and heat it thoroughly before serving.
Yes, you can freeze a Pasha dish, though potatoes and other soft vegetables may change texture after thawing. Freeze it in meal-sized portions, thaw it in the refrigerator, and reheat it thoroughly before serving.
Vitamins
B12
0.7µg · 29% DV
B5
0.9mg · 18% DV
B6
0.26mg · 15% DV
Biotin
4.4µg · 15% DV
Minerals
Sodium
560mg · 24% DV
Zinc
2.4mg · 22% DV
Phosphorus
150mg · 21% DV
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
420mg · 12% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Pasha dish is a traditional Turkish stew made by cooking meat with vegetables. The exact ingredients can vary between household and regional recipes, but slow simmering lets the meat and vegetables share their flavour and creates a hearty, savoury dish.
In Turkey it is commonly served hot for lunch or dinner, often with bread or rice, and may be accompanied by yoghurt or a fresh salad. For English-speaking readers elsewhere, it works well as a one-pot family meal, especially on a cool day. Its meat and vegetables make it filling; to keep the plate lighter, use a modest amount of oil and serve it with 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 3
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
4.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.