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Aegean greens, olive oil, fiber-rich, antioxidant
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Şevketi bostan (olive oil) (180 g) has 153 calories. That works out to 85 calories per 100 g. It contains 14 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 9.4 g of fat and 6.3 g of fiber. Its 75.6 µg of Vitamin K covers 63% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
153
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
14g
· 5% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
9.4g
· 12% DV
Fiber
6.3g
· 23% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 36% · Protein 10% · Fat 54%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 153 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.4 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.44 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 378 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 6.3 g | 23% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
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 | 153 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 60 g | 51 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 77 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 85 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 102 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 150 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 220 g | 187 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 213 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 300 g | 255 kcal |
Calculated from 85 calories per 100 g.
Şevketi bostan with olive oil is an Aegean Turkish vegetable dish made from the edible stems and roots of a wild, prickly plant. The cleaned pieces are gently cooked with olive oil, often with onion and lemon.
Cook Şevketi bostan with olive oil by gently simmering the cleaned, chopped roots and stems with onion, olive oil and a little water until tender. Add lemon juice to brighten the earthy flavor, then serve warm or cooled.
Trim away the prickly, tough outer parts of Şevketi bostan and rinse the roots and stems thoroughly. Soil can cling between the roots, so separate the pieces and wash them more than once before chopping and cooking.
Şevketi bostan with olive oil has a mild, earthy, slightly bitter flavor, with tender stems and denser root pieces. Olive oil and lemon balance its wild-green taste, which is often compared with other earthy Mediterranean greens.
Yes. Şevketi bostan with olive oil is a meat-free vegetable preparation, while the lamb version cooks the greens with pieces of lamb. Both use the plant’s roots and stems, but the lamb version is richer and more substantial.
Şevketi bostan with olive oil can stay tough if the roots are thick or have not cooked long enough. Cut the roots and stems into similar-sized pieces, simmer gently until the roots soften, and add a little hot water if the pan gets dry.
Yes, you can freeze Şevketi bostan with olive oil, although the cooked stems may be softer after thawing. Freeze it in airtight, meal-sized portions, thaw only what you need, and do not refreeze a thawed portion.
Serve Şevketi bostan with olive oil warm or chilled, often with a squeeze of lemon. It works as a vegetable side or as part of a spread of Turkish meze and other olive-oil-cooked dishes.
Keep Şevketi bostan with olive oil in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Let it cool before storing, avoid leaving it out for long, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Fresh Şevketi bostan is generally associated with the cooler months and early spring in Turkey, when wild greens are commonly sold in local markets. Availability varies by region and growing conditions, so frozen or prepared versions may be easier to find outside the season.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
75.6µg · 63% DV
Vitamin A
378µg · 42% DV
Vitamin C
23.4mg · 26% DV
Vitamin E
3.06mg · 20% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Potassium ⭐
576mg · 17% DV
Sodium
378mg · 16% DV
Manganese
0.32mg · 14% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Şevketi bostan (olive oil) is an Aegean Turkish dish made from the tender stems and roots of a prickly wild green, cooked gently with olive oil. Onion is often used, and a squeeze of lemon gives the dish its characteristic fresh, tangy finish.
It is usually served warm or at room temperature, as part of a spread of olive-oil dishes or as a meze, with bread to mop up the glossy sauce. The vegetables provide fibre, while olive oil makes the dish satisfying without making it heavy. Pair it with beans, grains or other small plates for a light meal.
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
1.44g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.48g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.9g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.