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Traditional Aegean dish with wild thistle and lamb
In season: Winter · Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Sevketi Bostan with Meat (200 g) has 190 calories. That works out to 95 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.6 g of carbs, 14.4 g of protein, 9 g of fat and 5.4 g of fiber. Its 64 µg of Vitamin K covers 53% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 200 g
190
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
11.6g
· 4% DV
Protein
14.4g
· 29% DV
Fat
9g
· 12% DV
Fiber
5.4g
· 19% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 25% · Protein 31% · Fat 44%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 190 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 3.4 g | 17% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 360 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.6 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% |
| Protein | 14.4 g | 29% |
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 | 190 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 95 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 100 g | 95 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 143 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 171 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 285 kcal |
| 2 serving (double) | 400 g | 380 kcal |
Calculated from 95 calories per 100 g.
Sevketi Bostan with Meat is an Aegean Turkish dish made with a wild thistle called şevketi bostan and usually lamb. The plant’s tender parts are simmered with the meat, often finished with a tangy lemon-based dressing.
Sevketi Bostan with Meat has a gently earthy, slightly bitter herbal flavor balanced by savory lamb and a bright, tangy finish. Its texture is tender when properly cooked, though thicker pieces of the wild plant can remain pleasantly fibrous.
To cook Sevketi Bostan with Meat, simmer lamb until it begins to soften, then add cleaned şevketi bostan and cook until both are tender. Many Aegean recipes finish the dish with lemon and a little flour mixed into a smooth dressing.
For Sevketi Bostan with Meat, remove the thorny leaves and peel away tough, fibrous outer parts of the stems. Rinse the pieces thoroughly and hold them in lemon water to slow discoloration; gloves help when handling the prickly plant.
No, lamb is traditional in Sevketi Bostan with Meat, but some cooks use beef instead. Beef may need longer to become tender, so cook it before adding the şevketi bostan, which can soften and break apart if simmered too long.
Lemon gives Sevketi Bostan with Meat its characteristic tang and balances the earthy flavor of the wild thistle and the richness of lamb. It is also commonly used in the dish’s flour-based finishing sauce, rather than only as a garnish.
Serve Sevketi Bostan with Meat with plain rice or crusty bread to enjoy its savory, lemony sauce. A simple salad makes a fresh accompaniment; heavily seasoned sides can overpower the distinctive taste of the wild greens.
Yes, Sevketi Bostan with Meat can be cooked in a regular covered pot. Simmer the lamb gently until tender before adding the cleaned greens, then continue cooking until they soften; this lets you control the texture more easily.
Yes, Sevketi Bostan with Meat can be frozen in airtight portions once cooled. The şevketi bostan may become softer after thawing, so freeze it only if a slightly less firm texture is acceptable and reheat it gently.
Store leftover Sevketi Bostan with Meat in a covered container in the refrigerator and reheat only the portion you plan to eat. Cool the dish promptly after cooking, and heat leftovers until steaming hot before serving.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
64µg · 53% DV
B12
0.9µg · 38% DV
Vitamin C
14mg · 16% DV
B3
2.4mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
170mg · 24% DV
Zinc
2mg · 18% DV
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Sodium
360mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
440mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Sevketi bostan with meat is an Aegean dish, especially associated with İzmir, made by simmering lamb with sevketi bostan, a wild, thorny edible plant. Once cleaned and cooked, its fleshy stems turn tender and take on the savoury juices. The dish is often lightly thickened and finished with lemon, which balances the lamb with a gentle tang.
In Turkey it is served as a home-style main, commonly with rice or bread and sometimes yoghurt; English-speaking diners can pair it with plain rice, crusty bread or a fresh salad. The lamb makes it a satisfying source of protein, while the plant contributes fibre. Choose leaner lamb and go easy on added oil for a lighter serving.
High
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Medium
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NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
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2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
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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
3.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.7:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.